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Italy vs Switzerland GDP
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 25% of Italy’s GDP; today the figure is about 41%.
| Year | Italy | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42,012,422,612.4 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 25% |
| 1970 | 113,656,669,764.56 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 22% |
| 1980 | 478,356,755,595.75 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 26% |
| 1990 | 1,183,945,130,898.51 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 23% |
| 2000 | 1,149,661,363,439.38 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2,144,936,254,535 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 28% |
| 2020 | 1,907,481,094,079.23 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 40% |
| 2025 | 2,551,556,954,100.35 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 41% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Switzerland in GDP?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Switzerland compare today?
Italy is ahead: 2,551,556,954,100.35 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 41% 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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