BRICS Countries: China Leads GDP Rankings, India Second Ahead of 2026 Summit
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| BRICS Expansion (2026) | 11 member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia. |
| BRICS Summit 2026 | Hosted in New Delhi, India. Focus on economic collaboration among emerging economies. |
| Largest GDP in BRICS | China leads with $20.8 trillion nominal GDP (2026), driven by industry, exports, and global trade. |
| India's GDP Ranking | Second-largest in BRICS at $4.15 trillion, ahead of Russia and Brazil (~$2.6 trillion each). |
| New BRICS Members (2026) | Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia joined original 5 (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). |