Annual growth of GDP per capita in Germany

Germany: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 0.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.3%
Change on year
up 135.1%
World rank
172nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
6.6%
in 1969
All-time low
-5.3%
in 2009
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Annual growth of GDP per capita in Germany, 1961–2025

-5-2.502.557.5196119932025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 169 Gabon 0.3% compare
  2. 170 Austria 0.3% compare
  3. 171 Belgium 0.3% compare
  4. 173 Jamaica 0.2% compare
  5. 174 San Marino 0.1% compare
  6. 175 Angola 0.1% compare

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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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About this data

Indicator
Annual growth of GDP per capita
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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This data is adjusted for inflation.