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Emerging markets will lead the economy in 2075

Writer: Sam R. TaylorSam R. Taylor

The fast rise of developing economies in Africa and Asia is predicted to cause significant changes to the world economy by 2075. Preeminent economic analysts predict a new global order in which developing countries' economies will surpass those of several of the current economic powerhouses.


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Source: EconomicUk research team

Estimates put China's GDP at $57.0 trillion, firmly establishing it as the largest economy in the world. Modern technical advancements, a large customer base, and ongoing investments in infrastructure and renewable energy will ensure its prolonged supremacy. Next in line, with an estimated GDP of $52.5 trillion, India is expected to overtake the US and take second place. The expansion of a middle class driven by spending, rapid urbanization, and a youthful population are key factors propelling India's prosperity.



With an estimated GDP of $51.5 trillion, the United States is projected to come in at number three, solidifying its position as a significant global power. This relative drop exemplifies how Asia is becoming the world's economic superpower. throughout the meanwhile, new economic powerhouses are springing up throughout Africa and Southeast Asia. For example, the region's significance as a trading and economic center is shown by Indonesia's predicted position as number four with a GDP of $13.7 trillion. Among African countries, Egypt and Nigeria rank highest. As a result of its large population and plenty of natural resources, Nigeria is predicted to have a GDP of $13.1 trillion, with Egypt coming in second with $10.4 trillion, demonstrating the increasing power of Africa.



There has been tremendous development in South Asia as well. An expanding middle class and a youthful, energetic labor force are the engines that will propel Pakistan's economy to a projected $12.3 trillion in GDP. Bangladesh is a prime example of how demographic dividends and manufacturing excellence can drive long-term growth, with a projected GDP of $6.3 trillion. By capitalizing on its vast unrealized agricultural, industrial, and service sector potential, Africa's standout performer, Ethiopia, is projected to reach a GDP of $6.2 trillion.




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China is set to be a powerhouse in the future economy. Photo credit: Yebyte Media



Traditional economic powerhouses still play a big role, even though emerging markets are more important. Thanks to its abundant natural resources and advanced manufacturing sector, Brazil is expected to have the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America, at $8.7 trillion. The European economies of Germany ($8.1 trillion) and the UK ($7.6 trillion) are very robust. At $7.6 trillion, Mexico is now on pace with the UK, further solidifying its status as a trading and manufacturing powerhouse.



Despite their lower worldwide ranking, countries like Turkey, Canada, and Australia continue to play a significant role in the global economy. Estimates put the GDPs of Turkey and Canada at $5.2 trillion by 2075, with Australia's $4.3 trillion bringing it to a close.


Several game-changing elements will propel emerging economies to new heights, the dominance of Western markets will be diminished by 2075 as the economic center of gravity firmly shifts towards Asia and Africa. Emerging economies will redefine the political, cultural, and economic landscape of the 21st century due to their transformative power, which will place them as essential drivers of global growth. This heralds a future in which emerging markets are no longer on the outside looking in, but rather at the core of global wealth, thanks to an increasingly interdependent, dynamic, and varied global economy.


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