GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (96,728.93). A total of 195 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 96,728.93 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 92,635.82 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 79,632.17 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 69,752.38 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 61,829.32 |
| 6 | San Marino | 60,223.91 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 60,192.18 |
| 8 | Singapore | 48,778.3 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 48,078.12 |
| 10 | Bahrain | 45,426.93 |
| 11 | Macao SAR, China | 44,601.82 |
| 12 | Andorra | 41,147.88 |
| 13 | Oman | 40,934.7 |
| 14 | United States | 39,490.3 |
| 15 | Switzerland | 39,217.56 |
| 16 | Norway | 38,647.27 |
| 17 | Ireland | 36,280.48 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 34,286.38 |
| 19 | Iceland | 33,084.1 |
| 20 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 32,618.96 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | 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 2003?
Qatar, with 96,728.93 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
195 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.