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Germany vs Switzerland GDP
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 12% of Germany’s GDP; today the figure is about 21%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (21%).
| Year | Germany | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84,619,845,881.26 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 12% |
| 1970 | 216,629,229,947.1 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 12% |
| 1980 | 953,772,499,462.02 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1,778,162,195,860.07 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1,966,980,701,145.1 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3,467,093,769,666.67 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 18% |
| 2020 | 3,941,398,957,073.94 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 19% |
| 2025 | 5,050,922,925,047.05 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 21% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Switzerland in GDP?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Switzerland compare today?
Germany is ahead: 5,050,922,925,047.05 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 21% 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: