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Germany vs Australia GDP per capita
Australia overtook Germany in 1973. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 64% of Australia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 1989 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Australia | Australia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,813.43 | 1,162.12 | 64% |
| 1970 | 3,309.76 | 2,771.28 | 84% |
| 1980 | 10,223.29 | 12,182.78 | 119% |
| 1990 | 18,273.56 | 22,385.68 | 123% |
| 2000 | 21,909 | 23,925.86 | 109% |
| 2010 | 52,313.89 | 42,396.97 | 81% |
| 2020 | 51,983.45 | 47,394.87 | 91% |
| 2025 | 65,129.72 | 60,496.44 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Germany in GDP per capita?
In 1973. Australia’s published GDP per capita rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 65,129.72 against 60,496.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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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