Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Which Asian economies have risen the fastest—and who’s next?

This video ranks the Top 50 countries in Asia by GDP from 1960 to 2100, using historical data and future projections to highlight the continent's dramatic economic transformation.

From the post-colonial era to the Asian Tigers, and from China’s rise to the emergence of India and Southeast Asia, this animated timeline shows how the balance of power is shifting across the region.

Included in this video:

GDP (nominal) by country from 1960 to 2100

Rise of China, India, Japan, and the Gulf states

Rapid growth in Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines

Future projections for the 21st century

Asia is not just the world’s most populous continent—it’s becoming the economic engine of the future.

Data Sources:
IMF, World Bank, UN Population Division, Maddison Project Database

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