Could California become the world's fourth-largest economy?

Nonetheless, there are mounting predictions from some economists that the Golden State could soon surpass Germany to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Moving from the world’s fifth- to fourth-largest economy would be another step up for California — which would trail only the U.S., China and Japan.

Is California the world's sixth largest economy?

Until a few years ago, state leaders characterized the Golden State as the world’s sixth largest economy, but after its GDP surpassed that of the struggling United Kingdom, we started to hear that California ranked fifth. Now we’re hearing that California ranks number four, overtaking Germany’s spot after the US, China and Japan.

Will California overtake Germany as World's 4th largest economy?

SACRAMENTO – According to Bloomberg, California is poised to overtake Germany as the world’s 4th largest economy, continuing to outperform the nation and other countries in GDP growth, companies’ market value, renewable energy and more.