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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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP 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.
| Year | Turkiye | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 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%