GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (94,619.62). A total of 190 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 94,619.62 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 70,007.64 |
| 3 | Qatar | 64,058.72 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 56,912.7 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 48,569.16 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 42,545.12 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 40,105.85 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 39,722.25 |
| 9 | Singapore | 36,872.7 |
| 10 | Oman | 34,660.62 |
| 11 | Macao SAR, China | 34,324.85 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 31,985.78 |
| 13 | United States | 29,967.71 |
| 14 | Norway | 26,647.06 |
| 15 | Andorra | 26,541.58 |
| 16 | Aruba | 26,004.5 |
| 17 | Iceland | 25,645.37 |
| 18 | Japan | 25,497.36 |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 25,098.21 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 24,564.12 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | 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 1996?
United Arab Emirates, with 94,619.62 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
190 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.