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France vs Spain GDP per capita
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 31% of France’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 79%.
| Year | France | Spain | Spain as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,306.8 | 407.96 | 31% |
| 1970 | 2,832.55 | 1,211.42 | 43% |
| 1980 | 12,565.16 | 6,204.14 | 49% |
| 1990 | 21,586.47 | 13,795.02 | 64% |
| 2000 | 22,340.59 | 14,743.27 | 66% |
| 2010 | 40,694.82 | 30,658.74 | 75% |
| 2020 | 39,169.86 | 27,233.94 | 70% |
| 2025 | 48,985.73 | 38,627.25 | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Spain in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. France has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Spain compare today?
France is ahead: 48,985.73 against 38,627.25 — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: