GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (88,454.99). A total of 186 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United Arab Emirates, stood at 88,454.99. The twentieth economy, Canada, reported 20,225.96 — a 4.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 186 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 88,454.99 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 70,200.74 |
| 3 | Qatar | 57,201.33 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 46,214.22 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 35,944.54 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 30,763.07 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 29,948.94 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 28,870.92 |
| 9 | Macao | 27,936.37 |
| 10 | Oman | 26,904 |
| 11 | Bahrain | 26,902.06 |
| 12 | Andorra | 24,908.87 |
| 13 | United States | 23,888.6 |
| 14 | Singapore | 23,815.16 |
| 15 | Iceland | 22,753.53 |
| 16 | Aruba | 21,732.86 |
| 17 | Greenland | 20,472.46 |
| 18 | Sweden | 20,357.21 |
| 19 | Japan | 20,331.12 |
| 20 | Canada | 20,225.96 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22 | #25 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 1990?
United Arab Emirates, with 88,454.99 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
186 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.