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Spain vs Switzerland GDP
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 85% of Spain’s GDP; today the figure is about 55%.
| Year | Spain | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12,424,514,013.76 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 85% |
| 1970 | 40,963,715,236.51 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 62% |
| 1980 | 232,600,556,973.78 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 53% |
| 1990 | 536,175,326,477.31 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 50% |
| 2000 | 598,102,854,756.08 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 47% |
| 2010 | 1,427,989,078,916.67 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 43% |
| 2020 | 1,289,783,836,971.21 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 59% |
| 2025 | 1,906,453,309,985.88 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 55% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Switzerland in GDP?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Spain and Switzerland compare today?
Spain is ahead: 1,906,453,309,985.88 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 55% 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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