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China vs UK GDP
China overtook United Kingdom in 2006. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 122% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 21%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (97%).
| Year | China | United Kingdom | UK as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 73,233,967,692.1 | 122% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 130,671,946,244.3 | 141% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 564,947,710,899.37 | 295% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 1,093,169,389,204.55 | 302% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 1,671,597,821,152.97 | 137% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 2,496,740,681,057.14 | 40% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 2,724,001,478,304.59 | 18% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 4,002,587,541,846.01 | 21% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass United Kingdom in GDP?
In 2006. China’s published GDP rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and United Kingdom compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 4,002,587,541,846.01 — the trailing economy stands at about 21% 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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