IMF’s WEO 2026: USA Topped, India Slips to 6th Spot in Global GDP Rankings
In April 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) titled “Global Economy in the Shadow of War”. As per the data, India has slipped from the 4th spot to 6th spot in global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings, despite the country being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
In April 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) titled “Global Economy in the Shadow of War”. As per the data, India has slipped from the 4th spot to 6th spot in global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings, despite the country being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
- The data revealed that India’s economy is projected to reach USD 3.92 trillion in 2025, up from USD 3.5 trillion in 2024, placing it behind the United Kingdom(UK) (USD 4 trillion) and Japan (USD 4.4 trillion).
Key Findings:
Top 3 Major Economies: The latest data estimated that the United States of America (USA) will continue to retain its position in global GDP rankings, with a projected GDP of USD 39 trillion.
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- It is followed by China (USD 27.5 trillion); Germany (USD 5 trillion).
India Fastest-Growing Economy: Despite change in India’s global rankings, the country will continue to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world. India is expected to reclaim the 4th position by 2027 as its GDP increases to USD 4.58 trillion, and will further overtake Japan by 2028.
- As per IMF latest estimates, India’s GDP is estimated to reach USD 6.17 trillion by 2030.
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