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Turkiye vs Germany: economic convergence

If Turkiye grew 3.7% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Turkiye would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 16 years, around 2042. This is a scenario, not a forecast.

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If Turkiye grew 3.7% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Turkiye would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 16 years, around 2042. This is a scenario, not a forecast.

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
Turkiye$37,301
Germany$62,824

Turkiye is at 59% of Germany's level.

Scenario

Turkiye grows 3.7% 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.

YearTurkiyeGermany
2026$38,681$63,138
2031$46,386$64,732
2036$55,627$66,367
2041$66,708$68,043
2042$69,176$68,383
2046$79,997$69,761
2047$82,956$70,110

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Turkiye 3.7%, Germany 0.5%