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China vs Germany GDP
China overtook Germany in 2007. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 141% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 26%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (97%).
| Year | China | Germany | Germany as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 141% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 234% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 498% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 492% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 161% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 56% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 26% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Germany in GDP?
In 2007. China’s published GDP rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Germany compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 5,050,922,925,047.05 — the trailing economy stands at about 26% 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.
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