GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (93,702.26). A total of 190 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United Arab Emirates, stood at 93,702.26. The twentieth economy, Germany, reported 23,630.55 — a 4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 190 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 93,702.26 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 70,440.02 |
| 3 | Qatar | 61,992.76 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 57,163.35 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 48,052.41 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 40,917.61 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 38,839.44 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 38,345.1 |
| 9 | Singapore | 35,090.07 |
| 10 | Macao | 34,329.53 |
| 11 | Oman | 33,598.33 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 31,285.87 |
| 13 | United States | 28,690.88 |
| 14 | Aruba | 26,254.74 |
| 15 | Andorra | 24,934.38 |
| 16 | Iceland | 24,791.6 |
| 17 | Hong Kong | 24,713.2 |
| 18 | Japan | 24,262.89 |
| 19 | Norway | 24,208.79 |
| 20 | Germany | 23,630.55 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | 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 1995?
United Arab Emirates, with 93,702.26 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
190 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.