GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (130,705.22). A total of 196 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 130,705.22. The twentieth economy, Hong Kong, reported 41,745.47 — a 3.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 196 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 130,705.22 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 106,813.98 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 89,075.22 |
| 4 | Brunei Darussalam | 86,114.34 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 78,861.18 |
| 6 | Cayman Islands | 75,190.66 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 73,590.12 |
| 8 | San Marino | 67,434.16 |
| 9 | Macao | 67,194.51 |
| 10 | Singapore | 64,060.57 |
| 11 | Norway | 54,805.41 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 54,638.76 |
| 13 | Bahrain | 48,009.49 |
| 14 | Switzerland | 46,980.74 |
| 15 | Andorra | 46,852.66 |
| 16 | United States | 46,301.99 |
| 17 | Oman | 46,091.18 |
| 18 | Ireland | 44,222.65 |
| 19 | Greenland | 42,039.79 |
| 20 | Hong Kong | 41,745.47 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| United Arab Emirates | #18 | #19 |
| Kuwait | #42 | #44 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2006?
Qatar, with 130,705.22 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
196 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.