GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1992 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1992, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (87,509.26). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1992) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 87,509.26 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 70,015.77 |
| 3 | Qatar | 62,060.5 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 50,355.41 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 36,149.18 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 36,109.73 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 34,108.5 |
| 8 | Bahrain | 33,648.23 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 31,329.81 |
| 10 | Oman | 29,772.9 |
| 11 | Switzerland | 29,531.72 |
| 12 | Singapore | 27,021.84 |
| 13 | United States | 25,418.99 |
| 14 | Aruba | 23,889.05 |
| 15 | Andorra | 23,816.84 |
| 16 | Iceland | 22,641.75 |
| 17 | Japan | 22,284.62 |
| 18 | Germany | 21,745.82 |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 21,312.6 |
| 20 | Austria | 21,208.84 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1992 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1992 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22 | #25 |
| Kuwait | #40 | #44 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 1992?
United Arab Emirates, with 87,509.26 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1992. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.