BRICS GDP Purchasing Power Parity: Reaching 45% of Global Economy by 2025?
Is the economic landscape shifting? All eyes are on the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as predictions suggest their collective economic power is set to surge. Bloomberg reports that BRICS plus GDP in PPP could reach 45% of the world’s economy in 2025.
BRICS Overtaking the G7: A Purchasing Power Parity Powerhouse
The BRICS countries overtook the G7 countries share of the world's total gross domestic product (GDP) in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2025. This significant milestone marks a potential turning point in global economic dominance. The extended RI S GDP in purchasing power parity reached 37.3% of the overall global economy in September 2025, showcasing the rapid rise of these emerging economies.
IMF Data: BRICS Contribution to Global GDP
The latest data from the IMF also shows that BRICS accounts for 40% of the global GDP in 2025. That’s massive as they already cover nearly half of the world’s economic activity. IMF data also reveals that BRICS accounted for 40% of the global economy (measured by PPP) in 2025.
BRICS Population and GDP Growth
Beyond economic output, the demographic weight of BRICS is substantial. Its total population will reach 3.6 bln people, or 45% of the global population, and more than four times as large as the G7’s population. In 2025, BRICS collectively reached 4% GDP growth, while worldwide growth stood at 3.3%. The GDP in purchasing power parity of the RI S members is set to continue its upward trajectory. The rapid rise of BRICS could potentially reshape international trade and investment flows.