Difference between GDP and GNP


GDP is the abbreviation of Gross Domestic Product, and GNP is Gross National Product. Both measure the size and the strength of and economy but they are calculated in a different manner. While GDP means the estimated value of the total worth of the production and the service of a country, within the borders, GNP refers to the estimated value of the total worth of production or service of a country, on its land, or abroad. Both are calculated over the course on one year. GDP is used to see the strength of a country’s local economy, whereas GNP is to see how the nationals of a country are doing economically.