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Andean GDP Data (1945-present CE)

GDP data for Andean civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), showing post-colonial economic development, resource-based economy, and economic growth.

Overview

GDP data for Andean civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), covering post-colonial economic development, resource-based economy, and economic growth in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

GDP (1990 international $, billions)

  • 1945 CE: ~$30-40 billion (post-war, limited industrialization)
  • 1950 CE: ~$35-45 billion (post-colonial, building economic systems)
  • 1970 CE: ~$80-100 billion (economic growth, resource development)
  • 1990 CE: ~$150-180 billion (economic expansion, trade development)
  • 2010 CE: ~$250-300 billion (modern economy, resource-based growth)
  • 2020 CE: ~$300-350 billion (stable growth, economic development)

GDP per Capita (1990 international $)

  • 1945 CE: ~$1,200-1,500 (low income)
  • 1950 CE: ~$1,400-1,700 (low income)
  • 1970 CE: ~$2,500-3,000 (lower-middle income)
  • 1990 CE: ~$3,500-4,000 (middle income)
  • 2010 CE: ~$5,000-6,000 (middle income)
  • 2020 CE: ~$6,000-7,000 (middle income)

GDP Growth Rate (% per year)

  • 1945-1950 CE: ~2-3% (moderate growth)
  • 1950-1970 CE: ~3-4% (moderate growth, resource development)
  • 1970-1990 CE: ~2-3% (moderate growth, economic challenges)
  • 1990-2010 CE: ~3-4% (moderate growth, resource-based growth)
  • 2010-2020 CE: ~2-3% (moderate growth, stable development)

Post-War Period (1945-1970 CE)

  • Economic Development: Post-colonial economic development, resource development
  • Limited Capacity: Limited economic capacity, resource-based economy
  • Resource Development: Resource development, mining, agriculture
  • Economic Growth: Moderate economic growth

Development Period (1970-1990 CE)

  • Economic Expansion: Economic expansion, trade development
  • Resource Economy: Resource-based economy, mining, agriculture
  • Economic Challenges: Economic challenges, debt crises
  • Trade Integration: Beginning trade integration

Contemporary Period (1990-2020 CE)

  • Modern Economy: Modern economy, resource-based growth
  • Economic Growth: Moderate economic growth, stable development
  • Resource Economy: Continued resource-based economy, diversification
  • Economic Development: Continued economic development

vs. Western/Atlantic

  • 1945 CE: ~3-4% of Western/Atlantic GDP
  • 2020 CE: ~4-5% of Western/Atlantic GDP
  • Growth: Similar growth rates, but lower absolute levels

vs. Sinitic

  • 1945 CE: ~6-8% of Sinitic GDP
  • 2020 CE: ~3-4% of Sinitic GDP
  • Change: Relative decline due to Sinitic rapid growth

Pattern Relevance

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Notes

  • Evidence Quality: Strong - World Bank, Maddison Project, national statistics
  • Uncertainty: ±10-15% (depending on period and data quality)
  • Integration: Links to population, military, trade data
  • Future Research: detailed studies of economic development

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