10 Most Economically Powerful Countries in the World

1. United States

GDP (2022): $25.4 trillion

Average Foreign Aid Per Year (2020-2022): $45.56 billion

Score: 2.00

The United States is the most powerful country and economy in the world. With a nominal GDP of over $25 trillion, it contributes 15% of the share of the size of the global economy. The US Dollar is the most strongest currency in the world – 59% of all foreign reserves in central banks around the world are maintained in the greenback. The United States also gives out the most foreign aid than any other nation. It has donated an average of over $45 billion each year between 2020 and 2022 in official development assistance according to the OECD.

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