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Italy vs Spain GDP per capita
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 49% of Italy’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 89%.
| Year | Italy | Spain | Spain as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 836.91 | 407.96 | 49% |
| 1970 | 2,111.72 | 1,211.42 | 57% |
| 1980 | 8,476.41 | 6,204.14 | 73% |
| 1990 | 20,873.78 | 13,795.02 | 66% |
| 2000 | 20,190 | 14,743.27 | 73% |
| 2010 | 35,856.86 | 30,658.74 | 86% |
| 2020 | 32,091.49 | 27,233.94 | 85% |
| 2025 | 43,308.64 | 38,627.25 | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Spain in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Italy has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Spain compare today?
Italy is ahead: 43,308.64 against 38,627.25 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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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