GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (92,293.61). A total of 194 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 92,293.61 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 90,370.2 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 74,253.88 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 59,092.88 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 58,552.78 |
| 6 | San Marino | 57,251.8 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 56,135.88 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 47,380.8 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 46,161.58 |
| 10 | Singapore | 43,109.06 |
| 11 | Oman | 41,679.02 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 38,295.08 |
| 13 | Norway | 37,688.69 |
| 14 | United States | 37,133.62 |
| 15 | Andorra | 36,895.44 |
| 16 | Macao SAR, China | 36,214.85 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 33,259.45 |
| 18 | Ireland | 32,573.46 |
| 19 | Iceland | 32,224.91 |
| 20 | Aruba | 31,920.24 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2001?
Qatar, with 92,293.61 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
194 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.