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Germany vs Italy GDP per capita
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 72% of Germany’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 72%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (94%).
| Year | Germany | Italy | Italy as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,162.12 | 836.91 | 72% |
| 1970 | 2,771.28 | 2,111.72 | 76% |
| 1980 | 12,182.78 | 8,476.41 | 70% |
| 1990 | 22,385.68 | 20,873.78 | 93% |
| 2000 | 23,925.86 | 20,190 | 84% |
| 2010 | 42,396.97 | 35,856.86 | 85% |
| 2020 | 47,394.87 | 32,091.49 | 68% |
| 2025 | 60,496.44 | 43,308.64 | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Italy in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Italy compare today?
Germany is ahead: 60,496.44 against 43,308.64 — the trailing economy stands at about 72% 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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