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Australia vs Switzerland GDP
Australia overtook Switzerland in 1987. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 57% of Australia’s GDP; today the figure is about 58%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (97%).
| Year | Australia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18,635,682,981.71 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 57% |
| 1970 | 41,395,206,623.23 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 61% |
| 1980 | 150,200,557,103.06 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 83% |
| 1990 | 311,840,666,465.05 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 87% |
| 2000 | 416,901,962,163.48 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 68% |
| 2010 | 1,152,566,632,022.13 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 53% |
| 2020 | 1,333,336,461,648.09 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 57% |
| 2025 | 1,798,518,933,689.21 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 58% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Switzerland in GDP?
In 1987. Australia’s published GDP rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Australia and Switzerland compare today?
Australia is ahead: 1,798,518,933,689.21 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 58% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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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