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China vs Italy GDP
China overtook Italy in 1962. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 70% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 13%, and the pair was closest in 1965 (100%).
| Year | China | Italy | Italy as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 42,012,422,612.4 | 70% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 113,656,669,764.56 | 123% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 478,356,755,595.75 | 250% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 1,183,945,130,898.51 | 327% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 1,149,661,363,439.38 | 94% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 2,144,936,254,535 | 35% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 1,907,481,094,079.23 | 13% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 2,551,556,954,100.35 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Italy in GDP?
In 1962. China’s published GDP rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Italy compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 2,551,556,954,100.35 — the trailing economy stands at about 13% 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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