Czechia vs Germany: economic convergence
If Czechia grew 1.6% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Czechia would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 21 years, around 2047. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Czechia | $49,292 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
Czechia is at 78% of Germany's level.
Scenario
Czechia grows 1.6% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Germany grows 0.5% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Czechia | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,081 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $54,218 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $58,696 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $63,545 | $68,043 |
| 2046 | $68,794 | $69,761 |
| 2047 | $69,894 | $70,110 |
| 2051 | $74,476 | $71,522 |
| 2053 | $76,878 | $72,239 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Czechia 1.6%, Germany 0.5%