GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Germany
Germany: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 51,553 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51,553 current LCU
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
135th
of 211 countries
All-time high
51,553 current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
5,186 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp per capita in Germany stood at 51,553 current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Germany peaked at 51,553 current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,186 current LCU, 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 per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Germany, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,186 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 5,745 current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 6,234 current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 6,922 current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 7,488 current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 7,873 current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 8,573 current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 9,155 current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 9,774 current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 10,610 current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 11,323 current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 11,840 current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 12,345 current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 12,925 current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 13,601 current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 14,245 current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 15,001 current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 15,383 current LCU | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 16,160 current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 17,140 current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 18,493 current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 19,892 current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 21,208 current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 21,654 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 22,570 current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 23,261 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 23,544 current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 23,980 current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 24,648 current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 25,301 current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 25,905 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 26,661 current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 26,954 current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 27,150 current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 27,789 current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 28,201 current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 29,452 current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 30,902 current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 31,539 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 30,462 current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 31,990 current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 34,230 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 34,819 current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 35,554 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 36,862 current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 37,774 current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 38,812 current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 40,300 current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 41,386 current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 42,541 current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 41,481 current LCU | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 44,190 current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 47,183 current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 49,886 current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 51,553 current LCU | +3.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 51,553 current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU, 76% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Germany's 51,553 current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,027 current LCU, 82% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,756 current LCU | 5,186 current LCU | 10,610 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,996 current LCU | 11,323 current LCU | 17,140 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,455 current LCU | 18,493 current LCU | 25,301 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,501 current LCU | 25,905 current LCU | 31,539 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,427 current LCU | 31,990 current LCU | 42,541 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,859 current LCU | 41,481 current LCU | 51,553 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- 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 per capita in Germany?
- Gdp per capita in Germany was 51,553 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 51,553 current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,186 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gdp per capita?
- Germany ranks 135th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. 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 per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release