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UK vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 70% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 50%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (77%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 1,397.59 | 70% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 2,347.54 | 57% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 10,032.06 | 51% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 19,095.47 | 48% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 28,383.88 | 72% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 39,778.32 | 51% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 40,815.13 | 47% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 57,601.96 | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass United Kingdom in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 57,601.96 — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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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