Portugal vs Germany: economic convergence
If Portugal grew 1.7% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Portugal would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 32 years, around 2058. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Portugal | $42,577 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
Portugal is at 68% of Germany's level.
Scenario
Portugal grows 1.7% 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 | Portugal | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,301 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $47,108 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $51,251 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $55,758 | $68,043 |
| 2046 | $60,662 | $69,761 |
| 2051 | $65,996 | $71,522 |
| 2056 | $71,800 | $73,328 |
| 2058 | $74,262 | $74,063 |
| 2061 | $78,114 | $75,180 |
| 2063 | $80,792 | $75,934 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Portugal 1.7%, Germany 0.5%