Despite downturns and stagnation, Germany remains the world's third largest economy for the third year running, according to a new study. Although we've heard doom and gloom about Germany's faltering economy of late, it's still ranks among the world's largest. Japan and Germany falling behindJapan ranks fourth with an economic output of $4.4 trillion, just behind Germany. Looking ahead, industry experts say they expect rapidly growing and populous India to overtake Germany by the end of the decade. A government spokesperson said the fact that Merz chose India for his first trip to Asia as chancellor "demonstrates how India, the world's largest democracy, is an important strategic partner for Germany".

Source: The Local February 25, 2026 20:51 UTC