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Japan vs Brazil GDP per capita
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 45% of Japan’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 30%.
| Year | Japan | Brazil | Brazil as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 519.42 | 235.27 | 45% |
| 1970 | 2,144.99 | 443.8 | 21% |
| 1980 | 9,872.35 | 1,958.57 | 20% |
| 1990 | 26,344.73 | 2,581.14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 39,752.94 | 3,766.55 | 9% |
| 2010 | 45,378.14 | 11,403.28 | 25% |
| 2020 | 41,098.97 | 7,074.19 | 17% |
| 2025 | 35,951.04 | 10,713.29 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Japan has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Brazil compare today?
Japan is ahead: 35,951.04 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 30% 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: