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UK vs Italy GDP
United Kingdom overtook Italy in 1986. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 57% of United Kingdom’s GDP; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 1989 (100%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Italy | Italy as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 73,233,967,692.1 | 42,012,422,612.4 | 57% |
| 1970 | 130,671,946,244.3 | 113,656,669,764.56 | 87% |
| 1980 | 564,947,710,899.37 | 478,356,755,595.75 | 85% |
| 1990 | 1,093,169,389,204.55 | 1,183,945,130,898.51 | 108% |
| 2000 | 1,671,597,821,152.97 | 1,149,661,363,439.38 | 69% |
| 2010 | 2,496,740,681,057.14 | 2,144,936,254,535 | 86% |
| 2020 | 2,724,001,478,304.59 | 1,907,481,094,079.23 | 70% |
| 2025 | 4,002,587,541,846.01 | 2,551,556,954,100.35 | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Italy in GDP?
In 1986. United Kingdom’s published GDP rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Italy compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4,002,587,541,846.01 against 2,551,556,954,100.35 — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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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