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Germany vs France GDP
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 France stood at roughly 73% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 1968 (82%).
| Year | Germany | France | France as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 61,959,085,885.34 | 73% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 147,312,861,698.36 | 68% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 694,529,183,483.39 | 73% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 1,257,649,439,826.53 | 71% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 1,360,959,069,477.49 | 69% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 2,646,230,027,988.34 | 76% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 2,647,926,055,110.05 | 67% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 3,366,315,927,447.33 | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass France in GDP?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and France compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 3,366,315,927,447.33 — the trailing economy stands at about 67% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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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