Annual growth of GDP per capita in Germany
Germany: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 0.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Germany, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Germany is 0.3%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 135.1% on the previous year and down 65.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Germany peaked at 6.6% in 1969 and was at its lowest, -5.3%, in 2009.
That places Germany 172nd out of 212 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.2% | -0.5% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | -0.3% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0% | -4.2% | 3.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 17.6% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -57.62 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Germany?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Germany was 0.3% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 1969.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.3% in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Germany ranks 172nd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.