Explore Germany's latest macroeconomic trends and forecasts to inform business strategy and pinpoint opportunities and risks

Real GDP of Germany (2010 - 2021, $ Billion)

  • The real GDP of Germany increased by 2.9% from the previous year to $3,873 billion in 2021 
  • In terms of Real GDP, the US, China, Japan, Germany, and India are the leading economies in the world 
  • COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and rising inflation have caused a slowdown in the global economic growth 

 

Overview of Germany’s Real GDP 

Germany is the largest economy in Europe and one of the largest economies in the world. Germany's real GDP hit $3.9 trillion in 2021, an increase of 2.9% over the previous year. Germany's real GDP grew at a CAGR of 1.2% between 2010 and 2021. The increase in COVID-19 cases, rising inflation, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine impeded Germany's future growth. 

Outlook on Global Economy 

Real GDP refers to base year prices, which include inflation. Changes in real GDP indicate the increase or decrease in the volume of economic activity and measure economic growth. 

The top five economies in the world by real GDP are the US, China, Japan, Germany, and India. With a value of $18.6 trillion in 2021, the US had the highest real GDP, followed by China with a value of $12.7 trillion. The real GDP of Japan reached $6 trillion during the same period, putting it third globally. The other largest economy is India, with real GDP of $2.9 trillion. 

Factors Affecting the Global Economy 

A rise in COVID-19 cases: 

As a result of Omicron, a new variant of COVID-19, more cases have been reported worldwide, resulting in the disruption of supply chain management. However, the global vaccination drive has reduced the fatality from COVID-19.  

Russia-Ukraine war:  

Global economic expansion will be hampered by a protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Due to the war, trade and investment have suffered because Russia has been subjected to economic sanctions, and several major corporations have ceased operations there. 

Rising Inflation and Interest Rates: 

As a result of rising inflation rates in both developing and advanced economies, central banks to tighten monetary policy and raise interest rates to keep prices from rising. However, a steady increase in interest rates could cause financial distress in some economies. 

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