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India vs Canada GDP
India overtook Canada in 1963. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 110% of India’s GDP; today the figure is about 59%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (100%).
| Year | India | Canada | Canada as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 37,029,883,876.18 | 40,563,768,946.95 | 110% |
| 1970 | 62,422,483,054.67 | 88,192,257,632.31 | 141% |
| 1980 | 186,328,579,302.07 | 274,776,566,028.05 | 147% |
| 1990 | 320,979,026,420.03 | 596,075,591,360.99 | 186% |
| 2000 | 468,395,521,654.46 | 744,773,415,931.59 | 159% |
| 2010 | 1,675,615,519,484.96 | 1,617,349,192,091.46 | 97% |
| 2020 | 2,674,851,578,587.27 | 1,655,686,966,881.99 | 62% |
| 2025 | 3,956,067,115,771.63 | 2,319,899,772,425.92 | 59% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India pass Canada in GDP?
In 1963. India’s published GDP rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do India and Canada compare today?
India is ahead: 3,956,067,115,771.63 against 2,319,899,772,425.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 59% 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
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