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Spain vs Australia GDP
Spain overtook Australia in 1966. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 150% of Spain’s GDP; today the figure is about 94%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (100%).
| Year | Spain | Australia | Australia as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 18,635,682,981.71 | 150% |
| 1970 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 41,395,206,623.23 | 101% |
| 1980 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 150,200,557,103.06 | 65% |
| 1990 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 311,840,666,465.05 | 58% |
| 2000 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 416,901,962,163.48 | 70% |
| 2010 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 1,152,566,632,022.13 | 81% |
| 2020 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 1,333,336,461,648.09 | 103% |
| 2025 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 1,798,518,933,689.21 | 94% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Australia in GDP?
In 1966. Spain’s published GDP rose above Australia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Australia compare today?
Spain is ahead: 1,906,453,309,985.88 against 1,798,518,933,689.21 — the trailing economy stands at about 94% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: