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Italy vs Spain GDP
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 30% of Italy’s GDP; today the figure is about 75%.
| Year | Italy | Spain | Spain as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42,012,422,612.4 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 30% |
| 1970 | 113,656,669,764.56 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 36% |
| 1980 | 478,356,755,595.75 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 49% |
| 1990 | 1,183,945,130,898.51 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 45% |
| 2000 | 1,149,661,363,439.38 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 52% |
| 2010 | 2,144,936,254,535 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 67% |
| 2020 | 1,907,481,094,079.23 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 68% |
| 2025 | 2,551,556,954,100.35 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Spain in GDP?
It has not come to that. Italy has held the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Spain compare today?
Italy is ahead: 2,551,556,954,100.35 against 1,906,453,309,985.88 — the trailing economy stands at about 75% 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.
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