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UK vs Saudi Arabia GDP per capita
United Kingdom overtook Saudi Arabia in 1973. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 51% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 60%, and the pair was closest in 1986 (95%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 717.8 | 51% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 1,509.44 | 64% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 27,205.65 | 271% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 11,054.75 | 58% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 11,714.56 | 41% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 22,028.39 | 55% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 24,338.83 | 60% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 34,536.66 | 60% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Saudi Arabia in GDP per capita?
In 1973. United Kingdom’s published GDP per capita rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 34,536.66 — the trailing economy stands at about 60% 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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