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Canada vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland overtook Canada in 1962. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 114% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 49%, and the pair was closest in 1968 (100%).
| Year | Canada | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 2,264.95 | 114% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 4,135.82 | 101% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 11,208.2 | 57% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 21,525.86 | 54% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 24,271 | 62% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 47,560.84 | 61% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 43,537.9 | 50% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 55,697.66 | 49% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Canada in GDP per capita?
In 1962. Switzerland’s published GDP per capita rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 55,697.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 49% 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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