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Japan vs Italy GDP per capita
Italy overtook Japan in 1970. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 62% of Italy’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 83%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Italy | Italy as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 836.91 | 519.42 | 62% |
| 1970 | 2,111.72 | 2,144.99 | 102% |
| 1980 | 8,476.41 | 9,872.35 | 116% |
| 1990 | 20,873.78 | 26,344.73 | 126% |
| 2000 | 20,190 | 39,752.94 | 197% |
| 2010 | 35,856.86 | 45,378.14 | 127% |
| 2020 | 32,091.49 | 41,098.97 | 128% |
| 2025 | 43,308.64 | 35,951.04 | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Japan in GDP per capita?
In 1970. Italy’s published GDP per capita rose above Japan’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 43,308.64 against 35,951.04 — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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
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