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Canada vs Spain GDP
Canada overtook Spain in 1992. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 31% of Canada’s GDP; today the figure is about 82%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (101%).
| Year | Canada | Spain | Spain as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 40,563,768,946.95 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 31% |
| 1970 | 88,192,257,632.31 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 46% |
| 1980 | 274,776,566,028.05 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 85% |
| 1990 | 596,075,591,360.99 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 90% |
| 2000 | 744,773,415,931.59 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 80% |
| 2010 | 1,617,349,192,091.46 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 88% |
| 2020 | 1,655,686,966,881.99 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 78% |
| 2025 | 2,319,899,772,425.92 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 82% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Spain in GDP?
In 1992. Canada’s published GDP rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Spain compare today?
Canada is ahead: 2,319,899,772,425.92 against 1,906,453,309,985.88 — the trailing economy stands at about 82% 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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