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Japan vs Switzerland GDP
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 22% of Japan’s GDP; today the figure is about 24%.
| Year | Japan | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48,417,804,544.93 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 22% |
| 1970 | 221,798,003,144.44 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 11% |
| 1980 | 1,153,159,955,513.08 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3,252,994,239,867.4 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5,042,381,838,343.44 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5,811,578,109,447.07 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 5,189,197,543,645.38 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4,435,162,999,976.94 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Switzerland in GDP?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Switzerland compare today?
Japan is ahead: 4,435,162,999,976.94 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 24% 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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