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Canada vs Australia GDP per capita
Australia overtook Canada in 1982. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 125% of Australia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 86%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (101%).
| Year | Canada | Australia | Australia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,813.43 | 2,264.95 | 125% |
| 1970 | 3,309.76 | 4,135.82 | 125% |
| 1980 | 10,223.29 | 11,208.2 | 110% |
| 1990 | 18,273.56 | 21,525.86 | 118% |
| 2000 | 21,909 | 24,271 | 111% |
| 2010 | 52,313.89 | 47,560.84 | 91% |
| 2020 | 51,983.45 | 43,537.9 | 84% |
| 2025 | 65,129.72 | 55,697.66 | 86% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Canada in GDP per capita?
In 1982. Australia’s published GDP per capita rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 65,129.72 against 55,697.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 86% 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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