GDP (current LCU), per capita in Germany
Germany: GDP (current LCU), per capita was 51,550 current LCU per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), per capita in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), per capita in Germany is 51,550 current LCU per person, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), per capita in Germany peaked at 51,550 current LCU per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,186 current LCU per person, in 1970.
That places Germany 135th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), per capita in Germany, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,186 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 5,745 current LCU per person | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 6,234 current LCU per person | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 6,922 current LCU per person | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 7,488 current LCU per person | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 7,873 current LCU per person | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 8,573 current LCU per person | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 9,155 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 9,774 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 10,610 current LCU per person | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 11,323 current LCU per person | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 11,840 current LCU per person | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 12,345 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 12,925 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 13,601 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 14,245 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 15,002 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 15,383 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 16,160 current LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 17,139 current LCU per person | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 18,493 current LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 19,892 current LCU per person | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 21,208 current LCU per person | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 21,654 current LCU per person | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 22,570 current LCU per person | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 23,261 current LCU per person | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 23,544 current LCU per person | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 23,980 current LCU per person | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 24,648 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 25,301 current LCU per person | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 25,905 current LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 26,661 current LCU per person | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 26,954 current LCU per person | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 27,150 current LCU per person | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 27,789 current LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 28,201 current LCU per person | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 29,452 current LCU per person | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 30,902 current LCU per person | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 31,539 current LCU per person | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 30,462 current LCU per person | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 31,990 current LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 34,230 current LCU per person | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 34,819 current LCU per person | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 35,554 current LCU per person | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 36,862 current LCU per person | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 37,774 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 38,812 current LCU per person | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 40,300 current LCU per person | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 41,386 current LCU per person | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 42,541 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 41,481 current LCU per person | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 44,190 current LCU per person | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 47,535 current LCU per person | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 50,254 current LCU per person | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 51,550 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 51,550 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU per person, 76% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Germany's 51,550 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,029 current LCU per person, 82% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,756 current LCU per person | 5,186 current LCU per person | 10,610 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,996 current LCU per person | 11,323 current LCU per person | 17,139 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,455 current LCU per person | 18,493 current LCU per person | 25,301 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,501 current LCU per person | 25,905 current LCU per person | 31,539 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,427 current LCU per person | 31,990 current LCU per person | 42,541 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,002 current LCU per person | 41,481 current LCU per person | 51,550 current LCU per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 132 Malaysia 54,310 current LCU per person compare
- 133 Austria 52,510 current LCU per person compare
- 134 Belgium 51,775 current LCU per person compare
- 136 San Marino 51,531 current LCU per person compare
- 137 Barbados 50,732 current LCU per person compare
- 138 Finland 49,292 current LCU per person compare
More population data for Germany
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), per capita in Germany?
- Gdp (current lcu), per capita in Germany was 51,550 current LCU per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 51,550 current LCU per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,186 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gdp (current lcu), per capita?
- Germany ranks 135th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
GDP (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.