GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (129,506.17). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 129,506.17 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 94,628.2 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 90,970.72 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 90,337.36 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 80,476.72 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 77,556.44 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 76,827.02 |
| 8 | Cayman Islands | 76,297.46 |
| 9 | San Marino | 71,723.62 |
| 10 | Singapore | 67,735.35 |
| 11 | Norway | 63,026.4 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 57,236.05 |
| 13 | Switzerland | 54,514.15 |
| 14 | Oman | 52,841.19 |
| 15 | Bahrain | 50,330.32 |
| 16 | United States | 48,570.06 |
| 17 | Greenland | 48,203.12 |
| 18 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 46,830.22 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 46,714.35 |
| 20 | Andorra | 44,838.99 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19 | #19 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #43 | #44 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2008?
Qatar, with 129,506.17 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.