ECONOMY

How to compare economic growth across countries

What to check before comparing GDP growth among countries.

By Lib · 2026-06-30

Short answer

Use the same annual period, confirm that every figure is real growth, and check the revision schedule of each national statistical authority.

What the measure covers

The country list on Rekapitulasi provides context and is not a world economic ranking.

Real GDP growth measures the change in production volume after separating price effects. An annual period must be distinguished from a quarterly change.

How to compare it

Compare the same type of growth and reference period. Check whether a figure is an initial release, a later estimate, or a revised value.

Limits on conclusions

A growth rate does not directly show economic size, income distribution, household prices, or quality of life.

Frequently asked questions

What is the source for the figure in this article?

The article uses the government source linked in its sources section. The period and measurement limits follow that publication.

Does this figure update in real time?

No. Rekapitulasi presents a curated snapshot. Check the government source for releases or revisions published after the article date.

Government sources

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