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Germany vs Japan GDP
Germany overtook Japan in 1968. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 57% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 88%, and the pair was closest in 1971 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Japan | Japan as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 48,417,804,544.93 | 57% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 221,798,003,144.44 | 102% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 1,153,159,955,513.08 | 121% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 3,252,994,239,867.4 | 183% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 5,042,381,838,343.44 | 256% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 5,811,578,109,447.07 | 168% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 5,189,197,543,645.38 | 132% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 4,435,162,999,976.94 | 88% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Japan in GDP?
In 1968. Germany’s published GDP rose above Japan’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Japan compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 4,435,162,999,976.94 — the trailing economy stands at about 88% 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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