G20 Best Economies 1949 - 2026 (GDP)

Watch the full GDP race of the world's greatest economies from 1949 to 2026 — including the Soviet Union's peak years and its dramatic collapse, China's historic rise, and the economic shockwaves of the 2026 US-Israel-Iran War.
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering one of the largest oil supply disruptions since the 1970s energy crisis. Brent crude surged past $110/barrel, the Strait of Hormuz was partially blockaded, and global markets entered high volatility — all visible in real-time GDP projections for 2026.
This video covers all G20 economies + Spain + the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1949 through 2026, showing every shift in global economic power: the Cold War era, Japan's bubble, Germany's reunification boom, the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19, and the ongoing Middle East conflict.
📊 Data source: World Bank, IMF World Economic Outlook, Maddison Project
💵 All values in nominal USD

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