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Netherlands vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 58% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (79%).
| Year | Netherlands | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 1,156.39 | 58% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 2,931.38 | 71% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 13,812.16 | 70% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 21,322.19 | 53% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 26,225.17 | 67% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 51,305.73 | 66% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 53,467.93 | 61% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 73,683.92 | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Netherlands in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Netherlands and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 73,683.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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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