GDP per capita in Germany
Germany: GDP per capita was 46,648 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
46,648 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
18th
of 165 countries
All-time high
46,762 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2019
All-time low
1,404 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1625
Years of data
523
1500–2022
GDP per capita in Germany, 1500–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, gdp per capita in Germany stood at 46,648 international-$ in 2011 prices.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Germany peaked at 46,762 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,404 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1625.
Germany ranks 18th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500s | 1,767 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,686 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,826 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1510s | 1,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,806 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1520s | 1,711 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,645 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,751 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1530s | 1,644 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,601 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,721 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1540s | 1,555 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,480 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1550s | 1,526 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,439 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,582 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1560s | 1,519 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,501 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,539 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1570s | 1,515 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,440 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,613 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1580s | 1,498 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,463 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,542 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1590s | 1,458 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,429 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,486 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1600s | 1,514 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,456 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,575 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1610s | 1,487 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,426 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,571 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1620s | 1,501 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,404 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,641 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1630s | 1,467 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,438 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,502 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1640s | 1,559 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,485 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,598 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1650s | 1,644 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,531 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,714 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1660s | 1,636 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,712 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1670s | 1,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,559 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,734 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1680s | 1,659 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,630 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,681 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1690s | 1,592 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,486 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,656 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1700s | 1,621 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,511 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,678 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1710s | 1,647 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,695 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1720s | 1,713 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,669 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,751 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1730s | 1,732 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,684 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,772 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1740s | 1,700 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,626 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,738 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1750s | 1,757 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,708 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,787 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1760s | 1,735 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,651 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,774 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1770s | 1,728 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,596 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,798 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1780s | 1,787 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,762 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1790s | 1,800 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,774 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,836 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1800s | 1,781 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,725 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,837 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1810s | 1,861 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,746 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,958 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1820s | 2,081 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,029 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,145 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1830s | 2,121 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,029 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,173 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1840s | 2,163 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,065 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,288 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1850s | 2,359 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,244 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,541 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1860s | 2,777 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,523 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,966 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1870s | 3,197 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,896 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,386 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 3,475 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,174 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,792 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 4,210 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,821 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,631 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 4,920 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,576 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,220 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 4,996 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,122 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,815 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 5,479 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,383 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,519 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 6,704 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,359 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,617 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 7,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,534 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,698 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 8,794 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,186 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,440 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 14,244 international-$ in 2011 prices | 12,282 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,641 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 19,554 international-$ in 2011 prices | 17,277 international-$ in 2011 prices | 22,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,980 international-$ in 2011 prices | 22,380 international-$ in 2011 prices | 26,393 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,656 international-$ in 2011 prices | 25,391 international-$ in 2011 prices | 32,088 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,611 international-$ in 2011 prices | 33,367 international-$ in 2011 prices | 40,715 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,372 international-$ in 2011 prices | 41,110 international-$ in 2011 prices | 46,762 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,934 international-$ in 2011 prices | 44,996 international-$ in 2011 prices | 46,648 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 15 Hong Kong 48,289 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 16 Oman 47,989 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 17 Sweden 47,126 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 19 Canada 45,530 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 20 Austria 43,793 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 21 Iceland 42,146 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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 gdp per capita in Germany?
- Gdp per capita in Germany was 46,648 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 46,762 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,404 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1625.
- How does Germany rank for gdp per capita?
- Germany ranks 18th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.