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Spain vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
Spain overtook Saudi Arabia in 1988. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 176% of Spain’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (101%).
| Year | Spain | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 407.96 | 717.8 | 176% |
| 1970 | 1,211.42 | 1,509.44 | 125% |
| 1980 | 6,204.14 | 27,205.65 | 439% |
| 1990 | 13,795.02 | 11,054.75 | 80% |
| 2000 | 14,743.27 | 11,714.56 | 79% |
| 2010 | 30,658.74 | 22,028.39 | 72% |
| 2020 | 27,233.94 | 24,338.83 | 89% |
| 2025 | 38,627.25 | 34,536.66 | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1988. Spain’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Spain is ahead: 38,627.25 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: