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Japan vs Canada GDP
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 84% of Japan’s GDP; today the figure is about 52%.
| Year | Japan | Canada | Canada as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48,417,804,544.93 | 40,563,768,946.95 | 84% |
| 1970 | 221,798,003,144.44 | 88,192,257,632.31 | 40% |
| 1980 | 1,153,159,955,513.08 | 274,776,566,028.05 | 24% |
| 1990 | 3,252,994,239,867.4 | 596,075,591,360.99 | 18% |
| 2000 | 5,042,381,838,343.44 | 744,773,415,931.59 | 15% |
| 2010 | 5,811,578,109,447.07 | 1,617,349,192,091.46 | 28% |
| 2020 | 5,189,197,543,645.38 | 1,655,686,966,881.99 | 32% |
| 2025 | 4,435,162,999,976.94 | 2,319,899,772,425.92 | 52% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Canada in GDP?
It has not come to that. Japan has held the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Canada compare today?
Japan is ahead: 4,435,162,999,976.94 against 2,319,899,772,425.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 52% 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.
Full series
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