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Australia vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 91% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 57%.
| Year | Australia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 1,813.43 | 91% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 3,309.76 | 81% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 10,223.29 | 52% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 18,273.56 | 45% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 21,909 | 56% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 52,313.89 | 67% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 51,983.45 | 59% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 65,129.72 | 57% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Australia in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Australia and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 65,129.72 — the trailing economy stands at about 57% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
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