What is gdp per capita in Germany?

Gdp per capita in Germany was 59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 60,674 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 5,883 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.

How does Germany rank for gdp per capita?

Germany ranks 19th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Germany

Name: GDP per capita in Germany
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Germany: GDP per capita was 59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

19th

of 184 countries

All-time high

60,674 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2019

All-time low

5,883 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2023

GDP per capita in Germany, 1950–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Germany is 59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Germany peaked at 60,674 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5,883 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.

Germany ranks 19th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	8,712 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,883 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,534 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1960s	14,445 international-$ in 2021 prices	12,509 international-$ in 2021 prices	16,935 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	20,802 international-$ in 2021 prices	17,692 international-$ in 2021 prices	24,429 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	25,482 international-$ in 2021 prices	23,650 international-$ in 2021 prices	29,326 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	35,727 international-$ in 2021 prices	31,274 international-$ in 2021 prices	40,826 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	46,240 international-$ in 2021 prices	41,753 international-$ in 2021 prices	52,456 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	55,969 international-$ in 2021 prices	51,814 international-$ in 2021 prices	60,674 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	59,743 international-$ in 2021 prices	58,279 international-$ in 2021 prices	60,452 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Germany

16 Austria 62,853 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
17 Bermuda 62,179 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
18 Taiwan 61,942 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
20 Sweden 59,587 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
21 Saudi Arabia 59,042 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
22 Hong Kong 58,703 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Germany?: Gdp per capita in Germany was 59,983 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 60,674 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2019.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 5,883 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
How does Germany rank for gdp per capita?: Germany ranks 19th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major 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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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

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.