National data by country on Timetric
G20 nations
The G20 (Group of Twenty) includes the 19 countries listed below, plus the European Union. The G20 nations represent 85% of global GNP, 80% of global trade and two-thirds of the world's population. Since 2009, the G20 has been the primary global economic council.
G8 nations
Prior to 2009, the G8 filled the G20's rôle as economic council, consisting of the largest First World economies, plus Russia.
BRIC
The BRIC nations are 4 countries, outside the traditional First World, which are at a similar stage of rapid economic development.
European Union
Since 2007, the European Union has consisted of the 27 countries listed below. The EU is the world's single largest trading bloc, accounting for 20% of global imports & exports, and a similar fraction of Gross World Product.