GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (180,939.43). A total of 198 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 180,939.43. The twentieth economy, Ireland, reported 46,654.44 — a 3.9× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 198 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 180,939.43 |
| 2 | Macao | 133,111.62 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 96,636.43 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 89,198.03 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 87,256.04 |
| 6 | Singapore | 82,107.73 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 82,089.73 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 69,149.05 |
| 9 | Norway | 67,352.8 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 65,033.62 |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 64,726.53 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 60,433.5 |
| 13 | Bahrain | 56,712.57 |
| 14 | Greenland | 52,389.33 |
| 15 | Hong Kong | 52,149.68 |
| 16 | United States | 51,708.39 |
| 17 | San Marino | 51,274.22 |
| 18 | Oman | 49,989.44 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 47,653.34 |
| 20 | Ireland | 46,654.44 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | 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 2012?
Qatar, with 180,939.43 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
198 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.