GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (87,657.93). A total of 192 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 87,657.93 |
| 2 | Qatar | 87,037.06 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 70,584.61 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 56,406.47 |
| 5 | San Marino | 52,063.95 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 49,844.68 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 48,798.91 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 47,494.67 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 43,560.54 |
| 10 | Singapore | 39,948.78 |
| 11 | Oman | 36,791.58 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 35,213.56 |
| 13 | United States | 34,515.38 |
| 14 | Macao SAR, China | 32,315.37 |
| 15 | Andorra | 31,589.96 |
| 16 | Norway | 30,370.56 |
| 17 | Iceland | 29,970.85 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 29,316.26 |
| 19 | Canada | 27,841.44 |
| 20 | Aruba | 27,765.65 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
| San Marino | #19 | #21 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 1999?
United Arab Emirates, with 87,657.93 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
192 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.