GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (92,899.46). A total of 194 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 92,899.46 |
| 2 | Qatar | 91,310.91 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 73,086.93 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 58,702.87 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 55,136.11 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 54,176.38 |
| 7 | San Marino | 53,713.45 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 48,643.61 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 45,687.52 |
| 10 | Singapore | 43,781.27 |
| 11 | Oman | 39,443.26 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 37,104.1 |
| 13 | Norway | 36,813.84 |
| 14 | United States | 36,329.97 |
| 15 | Macao SAR, China | 34,686.95 |
| 16 | Andorra | 33,458.12 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 31,894.66 |
| 18 | Aruba | 30,245.71 |
| 19 | Ireland | 30,215.93 |
| 20 | Iceland | 30,167.18 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2000?
United Arab Emirates, with 92,899.46 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
194 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.