France vs Germany: economic convergence
If France grew 0.8% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, France would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 43 years, around 2069. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| France | $55,125 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
France is at 88% of Germany's level.
Scenario
France grows 0.8% 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 | France | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,566 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $57,824 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $60,174 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $62,620 | $68,043 |
| 2046 | $65,165 | $69,761 |
| 2051 | $67,814 | $71,522 |
| 2056 | $70,570 | $73,328 |
| 2061 | $73,439 | $75,180 |
| 2066 | $76,423 | $77,078 |
| 2069 | $78,272 | $78,240 |
| 2071 | $79,530 | $79,025 |
| 2074 | $81,454 | $80,216 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: France 0.8%, Germany 0.5%