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Canada vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
Canada overtook Saudi Arabia in 1974. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 32% of Canada’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 1985 (90%).
| Year | Canada | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,264.95 | 717.8 | 32% |
| 1970 | 4,135.82 | 1,509.44 | 36% |
| 1980 | 11,208.2 | 27,205.65 | 243% |
| 1990 | 21,525.86 | 11,054.75 | 51% |
| 2000 | 24,271 | 11,714.56 | 48% |
| 2010 | 47,560.84 | 22,028.39 | 46% |
| 2020 | 43,537.9 | 24,338.83 | 56% |
| 2025 | 55,697.66 | 34,536.66 | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1974. Canada’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 55,697.66 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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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