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Italy vs Australia GDP per capita
Australia overtook Italy in 1987. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 46% of Australia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 1986 (99%).
| Year | Italy | Australia | Australia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,813.43 | 836.91 | 46% |
| 1970 | 3,309.76 | 2,111.72 | 64% |
| 1980 | 10,223.29 | 8,476.41 | 83% |
| 1990 | 18,273.56 | 20,873.78 | 114% |
| 2000 | 21,909 | 20,190 | 92% |
| 2010 | 52,313.89 | 35,856.86 | 69% |
| 2020 | 51,983.45 | 32,091.49 | 62% |
| 2025 | 65,129.72 | 43,308.64 | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Italy in GDP per capita?
In 1987. Australia’s published GDP per capita rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 65,129.72 against 43,308.64 — the trailing economy stands at about 66% 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
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