Infographics
Data-driven visual stories powered by live UNCTADstat figures. Each card shows the current #1 economy; open any infographic for the full ranking.
8 infographics · live UNCTAD data
Global Merchandise Trade Leaders
Which economies dominate world merchandise exports? China, the United States and Germany lead global goods trade.
The World’s Busiest Container Ports
Container port throughput measured in TEUs. Chinese ports handle more containers than any other economy by a wide margin.
Trade in Services: Global Leaders
Services exports — travel, transport, finance and digital services — are an ever larger share of world trade.
Foreign Direct Investment Recipients
Where does global capital flow? FDI inflows concentrate in a handful of large economies and financial hubs.
The World’s Largest Economies
Gross domestic product at current prices. The United States and China together account for over 40% of world output.
Current Account Surpluses & Deficits
The current account balance reveals which economies are net lenders to the rest of the world and which are net borrowers.
Gross National Income Rankings
Gross national income captures income earned by residents at home and abroad — a key measure of national prosperity.
Productive Capacities Index
UNCTAD’s PCI measures the resources, capabilities and linkages an economy needs to produce goods and services and grow.
