How Much Would National GDP Drop If Capital Cities Were Removed?

This 2015 data visualization from Statista illustrates the economic reliance of various European nations on their capital cities. By calculating the hypothetical reduction in GDP per inhabitant if the capital were removed, the chart highlights significant disparities in economic centralization. Greece tops the list with a potential 19.8% drop in GDP per inhabitant if Athens were removed, followed closely by Slovakia and France. Conversely, the data suggests that Germany's economy would see a slight increase of 0.2% if Berlin were excluded, indicating a more decentralized economic structure compared to its European neighbors.