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dominated by the onrush of technology, especially in computers, robotics, telecommunications, and medicines and medical equipment; most of these advances take place in OECD nations; only a small portion of non-OECD countries have succeeded in rapidly adjusting to these technological forces; the accelerated development of new technologies is complicating already grim environmental problems

3.696 billion (2024 est.)

note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work

the whole range of agricultural products top ten agricultural products by global production tonnage: sugarcane, maize, rice, wheat, milk, oil palm fruit, potatoes, soybeans, cassava, vegetables (2023)

the whole range of industrial and agricultural goods and services top ten commodities by share of world trade: crude petroleum, cars, refined petroleum, integrated circuits, broadcasting equipment, gold, natural gas, garments, vehicle parts/accessories, packaged medicine (2022)

the whole range of industrial and agricultural goods and services top ten - share of world trade: see listing for exports

13.8% (of GDP) (2023 est.)

note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP

$111.326 trillion (2024 est.)

note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate

2.9% (2024 est.)

note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency