GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (118,444.15). A total of 195 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 118,444.15. The twentieth economy, Iceland, reported 37,972.61 — a 3.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 195 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 118,444.15 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 101,301.38 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 84,968.02 |
| 4 | Brunei Darussalam | 81,534.17 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 68,787.91 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 67,771.47 |
| 7 | San Marino | 63,738.57 |
| 8 | Macao | 60,569.46 |
| 9 | Singapore | 58,821.69 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 53,548.2 |
| 11 | Norway | 48,189.5 |
| 12 | Bahrain | 47,268.27 |
| 13 | Andorra | 44,577.82 |
| 14 | United States | 44,123.4 |
| 15 | Oman | 43,672.52 |
| 16 | Switzerland | 42,142.95 |
| 17 | Ireland | 40,466.23 |
| 18 | Greenland | 38,527.09 |
| 19 | Hong Kong | 38,079.55 |
| 20 | Iceland | 37,972.61 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| United Arab Emirates | #17 | #19 |
| Kuwait | #41 | #44 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2005?
Qatar, with 118,444.15 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
195 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.