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UK vs Spain GDP per capita
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 29% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (83%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Spain | Spain as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 407.96 | 29% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 1,211.42 | 52% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 6,204.14 | 62% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 13,795.02 | 72% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 14,743.27 | 52% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 30,658.74 | 77% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 27,233.94 | 67% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 38,627.25 | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Spain in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Spain compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 38,627.25 — the trailing economy stands at about 67% 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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