GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1993 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1993, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (86,330.34). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1993) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 86,330.34 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 69,387.26 |
| 3 | Qatar | 60,763.47 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 49,503.23 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 48,481.76 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 37,869.5 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 37,813 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 35,898.54 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 32,584.9 |
| 10 | Oman | 30,986.53 |
| 11 | Singapore | 30,062.14 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 29,919.91 |
| 13 | United States | 26,387.29 |
| 14 | Aruba | 24,575.66 |
| 15 | Iceland | 23,245.3 |
| 16 | Andorra | 22,958.33 |
| 17 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 22,776.11 |
| 18 | Japan | 22,634.59 |
| 19 | Germany | 21,900.2 |
| 20 | Austria | 21,646.68 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1993 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1993 | 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 1993?
United Arab Emirates, with 86,330.34 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1993. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.