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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Net imports of oil make up about 7% of Thailand’s GDP, one of the highest exposures, according to BCA Research emerging markets strategist Arthur Budaghyan.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Then, the hosts dig into the stat dashboard the U.N. wants to replace GDP as the main prosperity metric and debate whether GDP is even relevant enough for it to matter.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
Reiterating a demand which he made in last year's speech, Hegseth called on Asian allies to spend more on defence, setting 3.5% of their GDP as a target.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The data agency provided an early estimate for April that suggests GDP increased 0.4% month-over-month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Although nearly 70% of the population lives in rural areas, the share of food production in GDP is low.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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