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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Dani Anguiano

California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world

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Gavin Newsom: ‘Our economy is thriving because we invest in people, prioritize sustainability, and believe in the power of innovation.’ Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

California’s economy has surpassed Japan’s, making the Golden state the fourth largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday.

The state’s nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, according to data from the International Monetary Fund and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn nominal GDP. California now ranks behind the US at $29.18tn, China at $18.74tn and Germany at $4.65tn.

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