GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (129,386.67). A total of 200 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 129,386.67 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 86,918.59 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 84,780.26 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 80,110.07 |
| 5 | Macao SAR, China | 79,138.8 |
| 6 | Brunei Darussalam | 77,957.14 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 73,336.99 |
| 8 | Cayman Islands | 69,254.18 |
| 9 | Singapore | 66,212.96 |
| 10 | San Marino | 61,969.83 |
| 11 | Norway | 56,750.32 |
| 12 | Oman | 55,127.47 |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 54,787.36 |
| 14 | Switzerland | 53,874.28 |
| 15 | Greenland | 48,924.76 |
| 16 | Bahrain | 48,625.66 |
| 17 | United States | 47,194.95 |
| 18 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 45,861.49 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 44,959.17 |
| 20 | Andorra | 42,522.99 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19 | #19 |
| Kuwait | #44 | #44 |
| Macao SAR, China | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2009?
Qatar, with 129,386.67 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
200 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.