Based on GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Asia is the richest continent.
According to the International Monetary Fund's 2023 estimates, Asia has the highest GDP among all continents. The following table summarizes the GDP of continents based on the referenced data:
| Rank | Continent | GDP (billions of current Int$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia | 84,727 |
| 2 | Europe | 36,732 |
| 3 | North America | 33,971 |
| World | 174,790 |
It's important to note that "richest" can be interpreted in different ways, such as GDP per capita (which measures the average economic output per person). While Asia has the highest total GDP, another continent might have a higher GDP per capita. However, based on overall GDP, Asia leads the pack.
