Understand the World Economy, Country by Country
In-depth, regularly updated guides to the economic activities, systems, biggest companies, and wealthiest people of 190+ nations.
Economic Activities Explained
Primary, secondary, tertiary & quaternary sectors, plainly explained.
02Economic Systems
Traditional, command, market and mixed economies compared.
03Economies by Country
Sector-by-sector profiles of 190+ national economies.
04Biggest Companies
The largest corporations worldwide and in each country.
05Top Billionaires
The richest people in each nation and how they built their fortunes.
06Economic Indicators
GDP, trade, employment and the metrics that define economies.
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Economic Activities in Aruba: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Discover Aruba’s vibrant economy, where tourism drives growth with 1.95 million annual visitors. Explore its diverse…
Economic Activities in Afghanistan: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Explore Afghanistan’s economy, home to over 41 million people and a GDP of $14.58 billion. Discover…
Economic Activities in Angola: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Discover Angola’s economic landscape: with a GDP of $106.78 billion and a population of 35.5 million,…
Economic Activities in Albania: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Explore Albania’s diverse economy, with a GDP of $18.9 billion and over 6 million annual tourists.…
Economic Activities in Andorra: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Discover Andorra’s thriving economy, where tourism drives 8.2 million annual visitors and the GDP reaches over…
Economic Activities in United Arab Emirates: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Explore the dynamic economy of the UAE, home to 9.4 million people and a GDP of…
Economic Activities in Zimbabwe: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Explore Zimbabwe’s diverse economy, with a GDP of $27.4 billion and a population of 16.3 million.…
Economic Activities in Vanuatu: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
Discover Vanuatu’s vibrant economy, where agriculture, tourism, and services shape its future. With a GDP of…
Biggest Companies by Revenue
View all →Top 10 Largest Companies in Greece by Revenue
Explore the top 10 biggest companies in Greece by revenue in 2023. From telecommunications to shipping, these companies…
Top 10 Largest Companies in New Zealand by Revenue
Discover the top 10 biggest companies in New Zealand by revenue in 2023, including Fonterra, Ebos Group, Fletcher…
Norway’s Top 10 Largest Companies by Revenue
Norway’s top 10 companies, including Equinor, Yara International, and Norsk Hydro, generate a combined revenue of $29 billion.…
Top Billionaires by Country
View all →Top Billionaires in Taiwan. Nation’s Richest and Their Residences
Taiwan is home to 45 billionaires, most based in Taipei, led by Lin Shu-hong with a net worth…
Top Billionaires in Thailand. Nation’s Richest and Their Residences
Thailand's billionaires are concentrated in Bangkok, home to 30 of them, led by Dhanin Chearavanont with a net…
Top Billionaires in Turkey. Nation’s Richest and Their Residences
Turkey is home to 27 billionaires, most based in Istanbul, with Murat Ulker among the wealthiest at about…
Latest Articles
All topics →An Analysis of Algeria’s Economic System
Algeria's economic system is a mixed economy where the state directs much of production alongside a private sector. What type of economic system does…
The Economic System of Angola: A Comparative Analysis
Angola's economic system is a mixed economy where the state controls much of production and distribution alongside a private sector. What type of economic…
What type of economy does Colombia have?
Colombia's economy is a mixed economy that blends free-market activity with planned elements, with a GDP of $333 billion in 2022. What type of…
Mexico economic system
Mexico's economic system is a mixed economy that combines a market economy with planned elements, pairing private firms with public ones like PEMEX. What…
Economic institutions, an explanation
Economic institutions are the organizations and the rules that shape how an economy works, affecting growth, poverty, and prosperity. What are economic institutions? Economists…
Quaternary sector: definition, background, examples
Key Economic Concept: The quaternary sector of the economy encompasses knowledge-based economic activities, including information technology, scientific research, data analytics, financial consulting, and intellectual…
Market in economics. Types of markets systems
Key Economic Concept: In economics, a market is any structure or mechanism that enables buyers and sellers to exchange goods, services, and information, ranging…
Biggest agricultural producers in the world
The biggest agricultural producers in the world vary by crop, with output spread across many countries rather than concentrated in one. Who are the…
Economic agents, an explanation
Key Economic Concept: An economic agent is any individual, household, enterprise, or government institution that makes economic decisions and engages in the production, distribution,…
Goods and services
Key Economic Concept: Goods and services represent the two fundamental outputs of economic activity: tangible physical products that can be touched and stored (goods)…
