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Germany vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 59% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 53%, and the pair was closest in 1970 (68%).
| Year | Germany | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 1,162.12 | 59% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 2,771.28 | 68% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 12,182.78 | 62% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 22,385.68 | 56% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 23,925.86 | 61% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 42,396.97 | 54% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 47,394.87 | 54% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 60,496.44 | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Germany in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 60,496.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: