Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Germany
Germany: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
151st
of 177 countries
All-time high
4.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2025
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Germany stood at 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Germany peaked at 4.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Germany 151st out of 177 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 4.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1972 | 3.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1973 | 2.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 1974 | 2.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 2.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 2.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1977 | 2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 1.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1979 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1980 | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 1.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 1.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 1.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 2.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 1.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.7% |
| 1987 | 1.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 0.9578 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1991 | 0.9452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 0.8587 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1993 | 0.8885 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 0.8509 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 0.7383 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1996 | 0.7787 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 0.8885 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 0.8931 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 0.9347 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 1.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 0.8465 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 0.7547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 0.7502 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 0.7223 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 0.6338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 0.5855 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 2009 | 0.6476 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 0.6552 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6008 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 0.6462 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 0.6133 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 0.596 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 0.7069 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 0.7031 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 0.6706 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 0.6307 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 0.659 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 0.6388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 0.5915 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6421 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 0.5882 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 0.5791 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6821 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 80% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Germany's 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5982 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 91% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8735 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7383 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9578 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8113 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5855 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.596 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7069 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5975 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6421 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 148 Portugal 0.568 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 149 Cyprus 0.5632 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 150 Spain 0.5532 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 152 Belgium 0.5448 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 153 Croatia 0.5421 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 154 Austria 0.525 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Germany?
- Final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Germany was 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Germany ranks 151st out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.