Bangalore: The economy of a country is characterized by a highly productive work force, high Gross national product (GNP) and high exports per capita. It’s true that India is one among the fastest growing economies, but there are many other countries that have the biggest budget revenues. Here are the top 10 economies in the world by budget revenues, as compiled by CIA World Fact book.

1. Belgium

Revenues (million $): 249,600

Expenditures (million $): 271,200

Belgium’s strong globalized economy and transport infrastructure are integrated with the rest of Europe. It is a prosperous commerce and cultural center. In earlier times, Belgium was considered as the first European country to undergo Industry revolution and now it is a highly industrialized economy with a highly productive work force. Main imports and exports in this country are raw materials, raw diamonds, chemicals, machinery and equipment, oil products, foodstuffs, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals and finished diamonds.

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