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Germany vs Spain GDP
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 15% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 38%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (43%).
| Year | Germany | Spain | Spain as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 15% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 19% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 24% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 30% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 30% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 41% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 38% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Spain in GDP?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Spain compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 1,906,453,309,985.88 — the trailing economy stands at about 38% 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: