California's economy becomes the fourth largest in the world
Three countries rank higher than California in GDP: the United States, China, and Germany.


California overtakes Japan to become world's fourth-largest economy. But tariffs pose threat
If California were its own country, its economy would now rank as the fourth largest of any nation in the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week.


California says it overtakes Japan to become world’s No. 4 economy
Japan's annual GDP was surpassed by China in 2010 and Germany in 2023, positioning the country in fourth place.