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Saudi Arabia vs Switzerland GDP
Saudi Arabia overtook Switzerland in 1980. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 605% of Saudi Arabia’s GDP; today the figure is about 82%, and the pair was closest in 1977 (100%).
| Year | Saudi Arabia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,748,124,063.56 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 605% |
| 1970 | 5,377,333,333.33 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 472% |
| 1980 | 164,539,660,725.12 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 76% |
| 1990 | 117,630,173,564.75 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 229% |
| 2000 | 189,514,933,333.33 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 149% |
| 2010 | 528,207,466,666.67 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 115% |
| 2020 | 767,951,200,000 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 98% |
| 2025 | 1,276,942,933,333.33 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 82% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Switzerland in GDP?
In 1980. Saudi Arabia’s published GDP rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Saudi Arabia and Switzerland compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 1,276,942,933,333.33 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 82% 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.
Full series
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