GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (87,250.12). A total of 186 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 87,250.12 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 72,609.81 |
| 3 | Qatar | 56,276.22 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 49,295.47 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 35,583.99 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 33,190.51 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 31,657.36 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 29,206.58 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 28,516.23 |
| 10 | Oman | 28,108.66 |
| 11 | Singapore | 25,530.37 |
| 12 | Andorra | 24,510.25 |
| 13 | United States | 24,342.26 |
| 14 | Kuwait | 23,390.42 |
| 15 | Iceland | 23,199.95 |
| 16 | Aruba | 23,099.94 |
| 17 | Japan | 21,673.94 |
| 18 | Greenland | 21,178.87 |
| 19 | Germany | 21,000.7 |
| 20 | Sweden | 20,663.14 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | 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 1991?
United Arab Emirates, with 87,250.12 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
186 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.