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Germany vs Canada GDP per capita
Germany overtook Canada in 1978. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 195% of Germany’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Canada | Canada as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,162.12 | 2,264.95 | 195% |
| 1970 | 2,771.28 | 4,135.82 | 149% |
| 1980 | 12,182.78 | 11,208.2 | 92% |
| 1990 | 22,385.68 | 21,525.86 | 96% |
| 2000 | 23,925.86 | 24,271 | 101% |
| 2010 | 42,396.97 | 47,560.84 | 112% |
| 2020 | 47,394.87 | 43,537.9 | 92% |
| 2025 | 60,496.44 | 55,697.66 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Canada in GDP per capita?
In 1978. Germany’s published GDP per capita rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Canada compare today?
Germany is ahead: 60,496.44 against 55,697.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: