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UK vs Netherlands GDP per capita
Netherlands overtook United Kingdom in 1967. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 121% of Netherlands’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 78%, and the pair was closest in 1966 (100%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,156.39 | 1,397.59 | 121% |
| 1970 | 2,931.38 | 2,347.54 | 80% |
| 1980 | 13,812.16 | 10,032.06 | 73% |
| 1990 | 21,322.19 | 19,095.47 | 90% |
| 2000 | 26,225.17 | 28,383.88 | 108% |
| 2010 | 51,305.73 | 39,778.32 | 78% |
| 2020 | 53,467.93 | 40,815.13 | 76% |
| 2025 | 73,683.92 | 57,601.96 | 78% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands pass United Kingdom in GDP per capita?
In 1967. Netherlands’s published GDP per capita rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 73,683.92 against 57,601.96 — the trailing economy stands at about 78% 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.
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