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UK vs Australia GDP per capita
Australia overtook United Kingdom in 1987. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 77% of Australia’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 88%, and the pair was closest in 1980 (98%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Australia | Australia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,813.43 | 1,397.59 | 77% |
| 1970 | 3,309.76 | 2,347.54 | 71% |
| 1980 | 10,223.29 | 10,032.06 | 98% |
| 1990 | 18,273.56 | 19,095.47 | 104% |
| 2000 | 21,909 | 28,383.88 | 130% |
| 2010 | 52,313.89 | 39,778.32 | 76% |
| 2020 | 51,983.45 | 40,815.13 | 79% |
| 2025 | 65,129.72 | 57,601.96 | 88% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass United Kingdom in GDP per capita?
In 1987. Australia’s published GDP per capita rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 65,129.72 against 57,601.96 — the trailing economy stands at about 88% 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
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