GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1997 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1997, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (96,008.78). A total of 192 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 96,008.78 |
| 2 | Qatar | 81,414.38 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 73,980.41 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 57,419.93 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 48,795.67 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 44,995.79 |
| 7 | San Marino | 44,426.48 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 42,487.69 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 40,965.35 |
| 10 | Singapore | 39,286.43 |
| 11 | Oman | 36,808.93 |
| 12 | Macao SAR, China | 34,635.78 |
| 13 | Switzerland | 33,180.99 |
| 14 | United States | 31,459.13 |
| 15 | Andorra | 29,121.6 |
| 16 | Norway | 28,371.93 |
| 17 | Iceland | 27,396.68 |
| 18 | Aruba | 27,240.8 |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 26,610.56 |
| 20 | Japan | 26,117.04 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1997 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1997 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
| Saudi Arabia | #23 | #25 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 1997?
United Arab Emirates, with 96,008.78 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
192 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1997. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.