GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (90,229.43). A total of 192 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 90,229.43 |
| 2 | Qatar | 86,827.56 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 68,256.87 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 58,343.79 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 48,867.25 |
| 6 | San Marino | 47,679.15 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 46,915.85 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 44,270.07 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 42,281.3 |
| 10 | Singapore | 37,559.61 |
| 11 | Oman | 36,665.64 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 34,242.44 |
| 13 | Macao SAR, China | 33,028.27 |
| 14 | United States | 32,853.67 |
| 15 | Andorra | 30,072.73 |
| 16 | Iceland | 29,175.56 |
| 17 | Norway | 27,967.29 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 27,748.82 |
| 19 | Aruba | 27,412.76 |
| 20 | Austria | 26,530.94 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | 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 1998?
United Arab Emirates, with 90,229.43 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
192 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.