Italy vs Germany: economic convergence
If Italy grew 1.3% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Italy would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 19 years, around 2045. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Italy | $53,606 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
Italy is at 85% of Germany's level.
Scenario
Italy grows 1.3% 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 | Italy | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,303 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $57,926 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $61,790 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $65,912 | $68,043 |
| 2045 | $69,407 | $69,414 |
| 2046 | $70,309 | $69,761 |
| 2051 | $75,000 | $71,522 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Italy 1.3%, Germany 0.5%