GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (95,758.97). A total of 195 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 95,758.97. The twentieth economy, U.S. Virgin Islands, reported 32,113.44 — a 3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 195 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 95,758.97 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 88,466.45 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 76,838.18 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 59,713.17 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 58,862.69 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 58,575.68 |
| 7 | San Marino | 57,583.91 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 45,466.03 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 45,091.49 |
| 10 | Singapore | 45,083.25 |
| 11 | Oman | 41,511.03 |
| 12 | Macao | 39,641.48 |
| 13 | Switzerland | 39,284.28 |
| 14 | Andorra | 38,787.05 |
| 15 | United States | 37,997.74 |
| 16 | Norway | 37,948.46 |
| 17 | Ireland | 35,222.03 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 34,568.46 |
| 19 | Iceland | 32,949.35 |
| 20 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 32,113.44 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2002?
Qatar, with 95,758.97 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
195 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.