Current account balance (% of GDP, IMF) Ranking

Current account balance (% of GDP) is an indicator that divides the balance of international transactions between nations—including trade in goods and services and investment income—by gross domestic product. A positive balance means net foreign assets are increasing, while a negative balance indicates increasing foreign borrowing. Top-ranking countries are often those with strong manufacturing or resource exports, with trade surplus countries such as Germany and Japan leading the rankings. Conversely, bottom-ranking countries are economies where consumption exceeds production, with large economic powers such as the United States tending to run deficits. This indicator is important for evaluating a country's current account situation and the sustainability of its economy.