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Italy vs Canada GDP per capita
Canada overtook Italy in 1991. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 37% of Canada’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 78%, and the pair was closest in 1997 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Canada | Canada as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,264.95 | 836.91 | 37% |
| 1970 | 4,135.82 | 2,111.72 | 51% |
| 1980 | 11,208.2 | 8,476.41 | 76% |
| 1990 | 21,525.86 | 20,873.78 | 97% |
| 2000 | 24,271 | 20,190 | 83% |
| 2010 | 47,560.84 | 35,856.86 | 75% |
| 2020 | 43,537.9 | 32,091.49 | 74% |
| 2025 | 55,697.66 | 43,308.64 | 78% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Italy in GDP per capita?
In 1991. Canada’s published GDP per capita rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 55,697.66 against 43,308.64 — the trailing economy stands at about 78% 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: