GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (148,389.11). A total of 198 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 148,389.11. The twentieth economy, Netherlands, reported 49,751.31 — a 3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 198 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 148,389.11 |
| 2 | Macao | 145,187.08 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 105,296.29 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 87,477.73 |
| 5 | Singapore | 84,555.24 |
| 6 | Brunei Darussalam | 81,225.55 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 71,988.54 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 68,336.6 |
| 9 | Norway | 68,195.65 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 64,694.07 |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 63,560.51 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 62,578.07 |
| 13 | Greenland | 56,555.07 |
| 14 | United States | 55,153.39 |
| 15 | Hong Kong | 54,514.93 |
| 16 | Bahrain | 54,299.06 |
| 17 | Faroe Islands | 53,199.51 |
| 18 | San Marino | 52,909.22 |
| 19 | Ireland | 52,582.22 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 49,751.31 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Macao | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19 | #19 |
| Singapore | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2014?
Qatar, with 148,389.11 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
198 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.