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Japan vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
Japan overtook Saudi Arabia in 1964. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 138% of Japan’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 96%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (103%).
| Year | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 519.42 | 717.8 | 138% |
| 1970 | 2,144.99 | 1,509.44 | 70% |
| 1980 | 9,872.35 | 27,205.65 | 276% |
| 1990 | 26,344.73 | 11,054.75 | 42% |
| 2000 | 39,752.94 | 11,714.56 | 29% |
| 2010 | 45,378.14 | 22,028.39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 41,098.97 | 24,338.83 | 59% |
| 2025 | 35,951.04 | 34,536.66 | 96% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1964. Japan’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Japan is ahead: 35,951.04 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 96% 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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