Germany GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Germany is $5.45 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.8%. GDP per capita is $65,303.

Germany GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Germany has grown from $856.83 billion in 1980 to $5.45 trillion in 2026.

Germany GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Germany. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.50%

Best Year

1990 (+5.7%)

Worst Year

2009 (-5.6%)

Years of Contraction

8 of 47

GDP per capita in Germany rose from $60,439 in 2025 to $65,303 in 2026, an increase of 8.0%.

"Germany GDP", "Germany gross domestic product", and "Germany economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Germany

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Germany for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Germany nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$5,452,858,000,000	0.8%	$65,303	-0.03%
2025	$5,048,059,000,000	0.2%	$60,439	0.01%
2024	$4,684,182,000,000	-0.5%	$56,087	0.28%
2023	$4,563,523,000,000	-0.9%	$54,793	0.92%
2022	$4,204,327,000,000	1.8%	$50,944	0.65%
2021	$4,358,147,000,000	3.9%	$53,152	-0.16%
2020	$3,938,244,000,000	-4.1%	$47,954	-0.09%
2019	$3,960,332,000,000	1%	$48,178	0.06%
2018	$4,057,272,000,000	1.1%	$49,385	0.15%
2017	$3,764,023,000,000	2.8%	$45,882	0.21%
2016	$3,535,812,000,000	2.2%	$43,190	0.64%
2015	$3,425,446,000,000	1.7%	$42,109	0.73%
2014	$3,965,893,000,000	2.2%	$49,108	0.3%
2013	$3,807,079,000,000	0.4%	$47,283	0.16%
2012	$3,598,761,000,000	0.5%	$44,769	0.14%
2011	$3,822,903,000,000	3.8%	$47,622	-0.01%
2010	$3,469,925,000,000	4.1%	$43,220	-0.25%
2009	$3,474,768,000,000	-5.6%	$43,174	-0.35%
2008	$3,807,781,000,000	0.9%	$47,147	-0.28%
2007	$3,484,467,000,000	2.9%	$43,022	-0.22%
2006	$3,046,470,000,000	3.9%	$37,530	-0.2%
2005	$2,894,992,000,000	0.9%	$35,592	-0.15%
2004	$2,851,023,000,000	1.2%	$35,001	-0.11%
2003	$2,534,081,000,000	-0.5%	$31,074	-0.04%
2002	$2,100,865,000,000	-0.2%	$25,753	0.07%
2001	$1,966,395,000,000	1.6%	$24,122	0.07%
2000	$1,967,850,000,000	2.9%	$24,158	0.04%
1999	$2,216,072,000,000	2.1%	$27,217	-0.03%
1998	$2,250,847,000,000	2.1%	$27,636	-0.08%
1997	$2,221,504,000,000	1.9%	$27,254	0.05%
1996	$2,507,448,000,000	1%	$30,779	0.2%
1995	$2,595,269,000,000	1.5%	$31,919	0.2%
1994	$2,220,165,000,000	2.6%	$27,360	0.25%
1993	$2,080,092,000,000	-1%	$25,697	0.56%
1992	$2,146,140,000,000	2%	$26,660	0.66%
1991	$1,882,489,000,000	5%	$23,539	1.3%
1990	$1,604,497,000,000	5.7%	$20,323	1.92%
1989	$1,262,000,000,000	3.9%	$16,292	1%
1988	$1,271,263,000,000	3.7%	$16,575	0.61%
1987	$1,179,165,000,000	1.5%	$15,468	0.02%
1986	$947,583,000,000	2.4%	$12,432	0.07%
1985	$663,459,000,000	2.2%	$8,711	-0.25%
1984	$654,289,000,000	2.8%	$8,569	-0.4%
1983	$694,447,000,000	1.6%	$9,058	-0.35%
1982	$696,088,000,000	-0.8%	$9,048	-0.07%
1981	$720,895,000,000	0.1%	$9,364	0.19%
1980	$856,833,000,000	1.3%	$11,150	—

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Germany GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Germany through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Germany nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$6,351,962,000,000	0.6%	$76,426	-0.1%
2030	$6,178,303,000,000	0.7%	$74,264	-0.1%
2029	$6,003,131,000,000	0.9%	$72,088	-0.1%
2028	$5,818,884,000,000	1.2%	$69,805	-0.11%
2027	$5,642,156,000,000	1.2%	$67,613	-0.06%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Germany?

The nominal GDP of Germany in 2026 is $5.45 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Germany 3rd in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Germany?

The GDP growth rate of Germany in 2026 is 0.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Germany?

GDP per capita in Germany in 2026 is $65,303, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Germany expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Germany to reach $6.35 trillion by 2031, up from $5.45 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.