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Estonia vs Germany: economic convergence

If Estonia grew 1.4% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Estonia would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 45 years, around 2071. This is a scenario, not a forecast.

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If Estonia grew 1.4% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Estonia would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 45 years, around 2071. This is a scenario, not a forecast.

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
Estonia$41,604
Germany$62,824

Estonia is at 66% of Germany's level.

Scenario

Estonia grows 1.4% 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.

YearEstoniaGermany
2026$42,187$63,138
2031$45,224$64,732
2036$48,479$66,367
2041$51,969$68,043
2046$55,710$69,761
2051$59,721$71,522
2056$64,020$73,328
2061$68,629$75,180
2066$73,569$77,078
2071$78,865$79,025
2076$84,542$81,020
2077$85,726$81,425

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Estonia 1.4%, Germany 0.5%