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France vs Italy GDP per capita
France overtook Italy in 1991. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 64% of France’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 88%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (99%).
| Year | France | Italy | Italy as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,306.8 | 836.91 | 64% |
| 1970 | 2,832.55 | 2,111.72 | 75% |
| 1980 | 12,565.16 | 8,476.41 | 67% |
| 1990 | 21,586.47 | 20,873.78 | 97% |
| 2000 | 22,340.59 | 20,190 | 90% |
| 2010 | 40,694.82 | 35,856.86 | 88% |
| 2020 | 39,169.86 | 32,091.49 | 82% |
| 2025 | 48,985.73 | 43,308.64 | 88% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Italy in GDP per capita?
In 1991. France’s published GDP per capita rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Italy compare today?
France is ahead: 48,985.73 against 43,308.64 — the trailing economy stands at about 88% 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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