With the Covid-19 pandemic, many things have changed in our world. Some dynamics that were already fragile in his balance collapsed during this unique period in human history.

Among these dynamics, one that is very important to look out for is the economic area. So, in this article, we are going to be looking at which economies are the biggest ones right in the “new normal”.

According to nominal GDP (Gross Domestic Product), the US economy is the biggest in the world.

The economy’s service sector, which includes banking, real estate, insurance, professional and commercial services, and healthcare, is the largest contributor to the GDP.

Because of its relatively open economy, the United States welcomes international direct investment and flexible business investment.

It is the leading geopolitical force in the world and produces the majority of the world’s reserves, which allows it to sustain a sizable external national debt.

Although the U.S. economy leads the world in many fields of technology, it is increasingly threatened by growing economic disparity, rising expenses for healthcare and social safety nets, and decaying infrastructure.

The economy of China has grown steadily and progressively throughout time. From ninth in 1978 to second in 2022, the ranking has risen.

China has the second-largest nominal GDP in the world.

Its annual growth rate continuously exceeds that of the United States, and very soon, China may be on course to overtake the United States as the largest economy in terms of nominal GDP.

This country began running a progressively open economy during the previous forty years.

Additionally, the quality of life has increased, allowing for more flexible market prices that have drawn in foreign direct investments.

The icing on the cake is that China has become the world’s top exporter and is exerting a significant influence on the global economy.

The third-largest economy in the world is Japan. In 2018, its GDP surpassed $5 trillion.

 Japan’s manufacturing and the export-focused economy was founded on strong government-industry collaboration and cutting-edge technological know-how.

The majority of significant Japanese corporations are set up as keiretsu, which are networks of connected firms.

Under the policies of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan has experienced an increase in growth in recent years after the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the effects of the global Great Recession

 However, Japan is resource-poor and dependent on energy imports, especially since its nuclear power industry was shut down completely in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Another major thing to consider is that Japan has similarly battled with a population that is aging quickly.

Germany has the fourth-largest economy in the world with a nominal GDP of $4.0 trillion.

Its GDP is mostly driven by the service sector, which includes the telecommunication, healthcare, and tourism sectors.

When it comes to a trained labor force, highly developed infrastructure, and technological know-how, Germany is one of the few nations mentioned around the globe.

A social market economy that promotes the virtues of free markets is also present in the nation.

In addition, Germany has Europe’s biggest and healthiest economy. Vehicles, machinery, chemicals, home furnishings, and other manufactured items are among Germany’s biggest exports.

The fifth-largest economy in the world, the United Kingdom, completes the top 5. A nominal $2.76 trillion GDP is present.

The service sector is one of the main drivers of the UK economy.

About 80% of the GDP is contributed by the service industry, mainly banking. The second-largest financial hub in the world is in London. After Germany, the UK has the second-largest economy in Europe.

In addition to these strong sectors, the UK also has other industries like manufacturing and agriculture that support the GDP.

 Britain has the second-largest aircraft sector and the tenth-largest pharmaceutical sector in the world, respectively.