Overview & Feature Analysis

A free app for Android, by The Economist Newspaper.

The Economist is a weekly news magazine, founded in 1981 and based in London. It is the oldest English-language magazine in the world and is widely regarded as one of the best news magazines in the world. The magazine is best known for its analysis of the world’s economic and financial news, its special reports, its in-depth coverage of global issues, and its editorial columns and opinion pieces by leading journalists from around the world.

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The Economist app is your gateway to everything The Economist. Featuring the best of the magazine in a handy, easy-to-use package, this app will help you stay informed with every new edition. Download now to get started.

Technical Specifications

App Name	Economist APK (Official Release)
Developer / Studio	The Economist Newspaper More programs (4)
Minimum Requirements	Android 17.0
File Size	63.30 MB
Current Build	4.104.0 4.102.0 4.101.0 4.100.0 4.99.0 4.98.0 4.97.0 4.96.0 4.95.0 4.94.0 4.93.0 4.92.0 4.90.0 4.89.0 4.88.0 4.86.0 4.85.0 4.84.0 4.83.0 4.81.0 4.80.0 4.79.0 4.78.0 4.77.0 4.76.0 4.75.0 4.74.0 4.73.0 4.72.0 4.71.0 4.65.0
License	Free Safe Distribution
Verification Check	Passed SHA-256 Checksum

How to Install on Android

Download File

Click the download button above to retrieve the installation package directly to your smartphone.

Allow Unknown Apps

Go to your phone's Settings → Security and toggle Allow from this source for your browser or file manager.

Complete Setup

Open your file manager, access your Downloads folder, tap the APK file and choose Install.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Economist APK APK completely safe?

Yes, all files hosted on our mirror nodes are validated against official checksums and are completely unmodded and malware-free.

Why does Android warn about Unknown Sources?

Android displays a standard prompt whenever installing packages outside the Google Play Store. It is a routine precaution and safe when downloading from reputable repositories like ours.

How can I update to newer builds in the future?

Simply visit this page whenever an update is released and install the new version directly on top of your existing installation without losing data.