Economic Power Shifts
2000 Years of World GDP Distribution
This visualization traces the dramatic shifts in global economic power from ancient civilizations to today's interconnected world economy.
Asia's Economic Journey
Year 0:
59.1%
Lowest (1950):
8.8%
2025 (Projected):
29.7%
West's Economic Journey
Year 0:
10.8%
Highest (1950):
53.3%
2025 (Projected):
28.8%
Key Historical Transformations
Industrial Revolution (1800s): Western rise and Asian decline
Post-Colonial Era (1950s): Peak Western economic dominance
Modern Era (2000+): Asia's resurgence and global rebalancing
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