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Germany vs Spain GDP per capita
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 35% of Germany’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (77%).
| Year | Germany | Spain | Spain as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,162.12 | 407.96 | 35% |
| 1970 | 2,771.28 | 1,211.42 | 44% |
| 1980 | 12,182.78 | 6,204.14 | 51% |
| 1990 | 22,385.68 | 13,795.02 | 62% |
| 2000 | 23,925.86 | 14,743.27 | 62% |
| 2010 | 42,396.97 | 30,658.74 | 72% |
| 2020 | 47,394.87 | 27,233.94 | 57% |
| 2025 | 60,496.44 | 38,627.25 | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Spain 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 Spain compare today?
Germany is ahead: 60,496.44 against 38,627.25 — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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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