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France vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
France overtook Saudi Arabia in 1974. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 55% of France’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 71%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (94%).
| Year | France | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,306.8 | 717.8 | 55% |
| 1970 | 2,832.55 | 1,509.44 | 53% |
| 1980 | 12,565.16 | 27,205.65 | 217% |
| 1990 | 21,586.47 | 11,054.75 | 51% |
| 2000 | 22,340.59 | 11,714.56 | 52% |
| 2010 | 40,694.82 | 22,028.39 | 54% |
| 2020 | 39,169.86 | 24,338.83 | 62% |
| 2025 | 48,985.73 | 34,536.66 | 71% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1974. France’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Saudi Arabia compare today?
France is ahead: 48,985.73 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 71% 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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