text: what is the average gdp for a country to have in present day and what does it mean? i'm doing model un at school and my countries gdp tells me nothing un less i know the average gdp for a country to have. gdp - stands for gross domestic product  this is some data on europe and the average gdp here.   http://www.finfacts.com/irelandbusinessnews/publish/article_10002088.shtml