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UK vs Turkiye GDP
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 10% of United Kingdom’s GDP; today the figure is about 40%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 73,233,967,692.1 | 7,566,666,666.67 | 10% |
| 1970 | 130,671,946,244.3 | 17,863,636,363.64 | 14% |
| 1980 | 564,947,710,899.37 | 68,823,684,210.53 | 12% |
| 1990 | 1,093,169,389,204.55 | 150,655,500,191.64 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1,671,597,821,152.97 | 274,748,463,178.5 | 16% |
| 2010 | 2,496,740,681,057.14 | 782,545,664,268.33 | 31% |
| 2020 | 2,724,001,478,304.59 | 733,628,247,119.08 | 27% |
| 2025 | 4,002,587,541,846.01 | 1,597,293,229,287 | 40% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Turkiye in GDP?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger GDP in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Turkiye compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4,002,587,541,846.01 against 1,597,293,229,287 — the trailing economy stands at about 40% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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: