GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Germany
Germany: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 4.66 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.66 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
3rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
4.66 trillion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
216.63 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Germany is 4.66 trillion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Germany peaked at 4.66 trillion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 216.63 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Germany 3rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 216.63 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 250.90 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1972 | 300.90 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1973 | 399.83 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1974 | 446.94 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 492.43 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 521.66 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 602.70 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1978 | 743.18 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1979 | 884.57 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1980 | 953.77 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 803.40 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 779.42 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 773.51 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 727.77 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 735.22 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 1.05 trillion current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1987 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 1.40 trillion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 1.78 trillion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1991 | 1.88 trillion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 2.14 trillion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 2.08 trillion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 2.22 trillion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 2.59 trillion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 2.51 trillion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 2.22 trillion current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 2.25 trillion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 2.21 trillion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 1.97 trillion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.97 trillion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.10 trillion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 2.53 trillion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 2.85 trillion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 2.89 trillion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 3.05 trillion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 3.48 trillion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 3.81 trillion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 3.48 trillion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 3.47 trillion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.82 trillion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 3.60 trillion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 3.81 trillion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 3.97 trillion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 3.42 trillion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 3.54 trillion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 3.76 trillion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 4.05 trillion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 3.96 trillion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 3.94 trillion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 4.35 trillion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 4.16 trillion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 4.53 trillion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 4.66 trillion current US$ | +3.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.66 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 50.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.66 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 93.20 billion current US$, 50.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 485.97 billion current US$ | 216.63 billion current US$ | 884.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 993.66 billion current US$ | 727.77 billion current US$ | 1.41 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.19 trillion current US$ | 1.78 trillion current US$ | 2.59 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.81 trillion current US$ | 1.97 trillion current US$ | 3.81 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.74 trillion current US$ | 3.42 trillion current US$ | 4.05 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.33 trillion current US$ | 3.94 trillion current US$ | 4.66 trillion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 29.18 trillion current US$ compare
- 2 China 18.74 trillion current US$ compare
- 4 Japan 4.03 trillion current US$ compare
- 5 India 3.91 trillion current US$ compare
- 6 United Kingdom 3.64 trillion current US$ 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)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Germany?
- Gdp in Germany was 4.66 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.66 trillion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 216.63 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gdp?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release