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Japan Slips to World’s Fourth-Largest Economy, Overtaken by Germany.

International | Dated: 14 Feb 2026

Japan has slipped to the position of the world's fourth-largest economy, relinquishing the third spot to Germany. Official data showed Japan's nominal GDP in 2025 stood at $4.2 trillion, compared to Germany's $4.5 trillion. The decline is attributed to a weak yen and an aging population.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The US and China remain the world's top two economies.
  • India is currently the fifth-largest economy and projected to reach third by 2027.
  • Japan's economy entered a technical recession due to consecutive quarters of contraction.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Rank 1: USA.
  • Rank 3: Germany.
  • Rank 4: Japan.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country recently overtook Japan to become the world's third-largest economy?

Correct Answer: Germany

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Germany

  • Chancellor – Olaf Scholz
  • Capital – Berlin