GDP
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What is GDP? GDP stands for gross domestic product. It’s the total monetary value of everything produced within a country, and is used as a measurement of a country’s economic status and growth. How is GDP pronounced?[ jee-dee-pee ]
Example Sentences
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So by that calculation, the federal government’s obligations are about 400% of GDP.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
The ONS added that GDP grew 0.3 percent in March alone, beating analysts' expectations as the economy held up at the start of the Middle East war.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
GDP figures can be revised up or down in future months.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Nomura estimates that imports of precious metals—including platinum—have risen sharply to 2.7% of GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The current account deficit - more than 22% of GDP in 2007 - and inflation - at nearly 10% per year - remain major concerns.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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