Japan ranks 4th on the list of the world’s top 10 largest economies as of now. However back in 2013 it was the world’s 3rd largest economy, ahead of Germany. Japan’s nominal GDP in 2013 was $5,212 billion, and it came down to $4,213 billion in 2023, according to IMF data. Japan’s economy has de-grown 19.18% in the last 10 years. (AI image)