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Germany vs Turkiye GDP per capita
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 23% of Germany’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 31%.
| Year | Germany | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,162.12 | 267.09 | 23% |
| 1970 | 2,771.28 | 487.57 | 18% |
| 1980 | 12,182.78 | 1,515.65 | 12% |
| 1990 | 22,385.68 | 2,689.53 | 12% |
| 2000 | 23,925.86 | 4,199.38 | 18% |
| 2010 | 42,396.97 | 10,698.97 | 25% |
| 2020 | 47,394.87 | 8,798.12 | 19% |
| 2025 | 60,496.44 | 18,599.44 | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Turkiye in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Turkiye compare today?
Germany is ahead: 60,496.44 against 18,599.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 31% 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: