GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (174,619.92). A total of 200 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 174,619.92. The twentieth economy, Andorra, reported 46,436.12 — a 3.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 200 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 174,619.92 |
| 2 | Macao | 121,085.68 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 94,475.03 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 89,665.38 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 82,735.39 |
| 6 | Singapore | 80,052.39 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 79,036.79 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 70,911.54 |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 66,629.16 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 64,125.22 |
| 11 | Norway | 63,893.78 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 58,404.59 |
| 13 | San Marino | 56,239.96 |
| 14 | Bahrain | 52,677.45 |
| 15 | Oman | 52,393.31 |
| 16 | Hong Kong | 52,277.47 |
| 17 | Greenland | 50,653.06 |
| 18 | United States | 50,024.88 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 47,004.14 |
| 20 | Andorra | 46,436.12 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Macao | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19 | #19 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2011?
Qatar, with 174,619.92 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
200 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.