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List of the 10 largest economies by GDP (nominal) at their peak level as of 2020 in millions USD
Source: International Monetary Fund
| Rank | Country | Value (USD) | Peak year |
| — | World | 90,519,608 | 2020 |
| 1 |  United States | 21,427,675 | 2019 |
| — |  European Union | 19,226,235 | 2008 |
| 2 |  China | 15,269,942 | 2020 |
| 3 |  Japan | 6,203,212 | 2012 |
| 4 |  Germany | 3,982,235 | 2020 |
| 5 |  India | 3,202,183 | 2020 |
| 6 |  United Kingdom | 3,085,300 | 2007 |
| 7 |  France | 2,929,983 | 2008 |
| 8 |  Brazil | 2,613,979 | 2011 |
| 9 |  Italy | 2,400,232 | 2008 |
| 10 |  Russia | 2,292,464 | 2013 |
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