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Germany vs Italy GDP
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 50% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 51%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (67%).
| Year | Germany | Italy | Italy as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 42,012,422,612.4 | 50% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 113,656,669,764.56 | 52% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 478,356,755,595.75 | 50% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 1,183,945,130,898.51 | 67% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 1,149,661,363,439.38 | 58% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 2,144,936,254,535 | 62% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 1,907,481,094,079.23 | 48% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 2,551,556,954,100.35 | 51% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Italy in GDP?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Italy compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 2,551,556,954,100.35 — the trailing economy stands at about 51% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: