Global Economies: Comparing the Macro Health of Major Powers

Understanding the relative economic health of the world's major powers helps place national market moves in a global context, and anticipate capital-flow dynamics between economic zones.

Complete macro indicators by country

For each of the world's top 10 economies by GDP, a complete picture combines several dimensions:

• Growth — the pace of economic activity expansion.
• Inflation — price pressure, a key driver of the country's monetary policy.
• Unemployment — the state of the labor market.
• Debt and fiscal balance — the sustainability of public finances.

IMF forecasts through 2030

Beyond the current snapshot, International Monetary Fund forecasts (World Economic Outlook) offer a medium-term trajectory for each economy, useful for assessing relative growth dynamics between zones.

National stock indices

Each country is also paired with its main stock index — the Nikkei for Japan, the DAX for Germany, the CAC 40 for France, and so on — with its recent trend, allowing you to weigh financial-market performance against the underlying economic health.

The economic health heatmap

Data sources

Macroeconomic data and forecasts come from the IMF (World Economic Outlook), while stock indices are sourced via CNBC. This tool is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice.