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UK vs Turkiye GDP per capita
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 19% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 32%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 267.09 | 19% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 487.57 | 21% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 1,515.65 | 15% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 2,689.53 | 14% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 4,199.38 | 15% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 10,698.97 | 27% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 8,798.12 | 22% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 18,599.44 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Turkiye in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Turkiye compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 18,599.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: