GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1994 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1994, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (89,959.04). A total of 188 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1994) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 89,959.04 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 69,778.58 |
| 3 | Qatar | 61,061.91 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 53,945.59 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 48,903.58 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 38,603.85 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 37,579.17 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 37,551.13 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 33,577.03 |
| 10 | Singapore | 33,057.54 |
| 11 | Oman | 31,924.78 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 30,701.13 |
| 13 | United States | 27,694.85 |
| 14 | Aruba | 25,791.04 |
| 15 | Iceland | 24,386.13 |
| 16 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 24,117.27 |
| 17 | Andorra | 23,509.46 |
| 18 | Japan | 23,303.18 |
| 19 | Norway | 22,881.19 |
| 20 | Germany | 22,869.21 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1994 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1994 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Kuwait | #40 | #44 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22 | #25 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 1994?
United Arab Emirates, with 89,959.04 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
188 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1994. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.