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UK vs France GDP per capita
United Kingdom overtook France in 1962. In 1960 France stood at roughly 94% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 85%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (102%).
| Year | United Kingdom | France | France as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 1,306.8 | 94% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 2,832.55 | 121% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 12,565.16 | 125% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 21,586.47 | 113% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 22,340.59 | 79% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 40,694.82 | 102% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 39,169.86 | 96% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 48,985.73 | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass France in GDP per capita?
In 1962. United Kingdom’s published GDP per capita rose above France’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and France compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 48,985.73 — the trailing economy stands at about 85% 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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