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Tokyo Crowned World's Richest City in 2025 with $2.55T GDP
13 Nov
Summary
- Tokyo claims top spot as world's richest city in 2025
- Tokyo's wealth built on decades of tech innovation and industrial growth
- New York and Los Angeles rank second and third, respectively
As of November 13, 2025, Tokyo has cemented its status as the world's richest city, boasting a GDP of $2.55 trillion. This remarkable achievement is the result of decades of technological innovation and strong industrial growth in the Japanese capital.
The New York metropolitan area has claimed the second spot, maintaining its position as a global center of finance and startups. Los Angeles, on the other hand, has secured the third position, thanks to its thriving entertainment industry and a rapidly growing technology and aerospace sector.
According to the CEOWORLD Magazine survey, the top 10 cities alone represent nearly one-third of global GDP, underscoring the increasing concentration of economic might in urban centers that drive innovation, capital flow, and global competitiveness.
