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By 2038, these economies are tipped to rule the world

The 2024 edition of the World Economic League Table (WELT) anticipates a major shake-up of global economies by 2038. A number of emerging markets are tipped to race up the rankings, while several higher-income economies will fall back – including the former number one.

The powerhouse economies of the future, revealed

Billed as "the go-to measure for the comparative economic success of different countries", the annual report has been compiled by the UK's Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) for the past 15 years. Read on to discover the 30 nations that Cebr predicts will reign supreme in 2038, with all dollar amounts in US dollars.