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Saudi Arabia vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland overtook Saudi Arabia in 1974. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 36% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 30%, and the pair was closest in 1983 (98%).
| Year | Saudi Arabia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 717.8 | 36% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 1,509.44 | 37% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 27,205.65 | 138% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 11,054.75 | 28% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 11,714.56 | 30% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 22,028.39 | 28% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 24,338.83 | 28% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 34,536.66 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1974. Switzerland’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Saudi Arabia and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 30% 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.
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