Greece vs Germany: economic convergence
If Greece grew 2.0% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Greece would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 33 years, around 2059. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Greece | $38,219 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
Greece is at 61% of Germany's level.
Scenario
Greece grows 2.0% 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 | Greece | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,983 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $43,040 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $47,520 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $52,466 | $68,043 |
| 2046 | $57,927 | $69,761 |
| 2051 | $63,956 | $71,522 |
| 2056 | $70,612 | $73,328 |
| 2059 | $74,935 | $74,434 |
| 2061 | $77,962 | $75,180 |
| 2064 | $82,734 | $76,313 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Greece 2.0%, Germany 0.5%