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Germany vs Netherlands GDP
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 16% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 26%.
| Year | Germany | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 13,282,979,014.56 | 16% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 38,220,884,519.39 | 18% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 195,439,301,706.94 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 318,799,003,993.71 | 18% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 417,649,282,153.73 | 21% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 852,464,982,433.34 | 25% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 932,560,861,701.17 | 24% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 1,332,767,651,100.39 | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Netherlands in GDP?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Netherlands compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 1,332,767,651,100.39 — the trailing economy stands at about 26% 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.
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