Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Germany
Germany: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) was 4.57 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.57 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
2nd
of 207 countries
All-time high
4.57 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
195.97 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Germany stood at 4.57 trillion current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Germany peaked at 4.57 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 195.97 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Germany 2nd out of 207 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 195.97 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 226.60 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1972 | 272.39 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1973 | 363.60 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1974 | 408.66 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 449.69 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 476.38 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 551.12 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1978 | 677.36 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1979 | 804.35 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1980 | 867.28 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 730.65 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 709.75 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 703.70 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 662.33 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 671.09 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 961.09 billion current US$ | +43.2% |
| 1987 | 1.19 trillion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 1.29 trillion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 1.28 trillion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 1.62 trillion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1991 | 1.70 trillion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 1.94 trillion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1993 | 1.88 trillion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 2.00 trillion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 2.35 trillion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 2.27 trillion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 2.01 trillion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 2.03 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 1.99 trillion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 1.77 trillion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.77 trillion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.89 trillion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 2.28 trillion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2004 | 2.57 trillion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 2.61 trillion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2.74 trillion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 3.12 trillion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 3.41 trillion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 3.10 trillion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 3.10 trillion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3.41 trillion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 3.21 trillion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 3.39 trillion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 3.54 trillion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 3.05 trillion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 3.16 trillion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 3.36 trillion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 3.62 trillion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 3.54 trillion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.54 trillion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.90 trillion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 3.78 trillion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 4.17 trillion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 4.24 trillion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 4.57 trillion current US$ | +7.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.57 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 110.20 billion current US$, 41.5× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.57 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 89.25 billion current US$, 51.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 442.61 billion current US$ | 195.97 billion current US$ | 804.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 906.58 billion current US$ | 662.33 billion current US$ | 1.29 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.98 trillion current US$ | 1.62 trillion current US$ | 2.35 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.53 trillion current US$ | 1.77 trillion current US$ | 3.41 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 trillion current US$ | 3.05 trillion current US$ | 3.62 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.03 trillion current US$ | 3.54 trillion current US$ | 4.57 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 22.49 trillion current US$ compare
- 3 Japan 4.16 trillion current US$ compare
- 4 United Kingdom 3.61 trillion current US$ compare
- 5 India 3.59 trillion current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Germany?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Germany was 4.57 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.57 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 195.97 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.