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Japan vs France GDP
Japan overtook France in 1966. In 1960 France stood at roughly 128% of Japan’s GDP; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 1965 (102%).
| Year | Japan | France | France as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48,417,804,544.93 | 61,959,085,885.34 | 128% |
| 1970 | 221,798,003,144.44 | 147,312,861,698.36 | 66% |
| 1980 | 1,153,159,955,513.08 | 694,529,183,483.39 | 60% |
| 1990 | 3,252,994,239,867.4 | 1,257,649,439,826.53 | 39% |
| 2000 | 5,042,381,838,343.44 | 1,360,959,069,477.49 | 27% |
| 2010 | 5,811,578,109,447.07 | 2,646,230,027,988.34 | 46% |
| 2020 | 5,189,197,543,645.38 | 2,647,926,055,110.05 | 51% |
| 2025 | 4,435,162,999,976.94 | 3,366,315,927,447.33 | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass France in GDP?
In 1966. Japan’s published GDP rose above France’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and France compare today?
Japan is ahead: 4,435,162,999,976.94 against 3,366,315,927,447.33 — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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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