GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Macao SAR, China (120,774.96). A total of 198 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 120,774.96 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 114,985.84 |
| 3 | Qatar | 99,358.34 |
| 4 | Singapore | 96,056.7 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 85,680.97 |
| 6 | Ireland | 80,409.45 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 70,281.9 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 69,317.6 |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 68,017.68 |
| 10 | Norway | 66,828.78 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 61,657.68 |
| 12 | United States | 60,047.72 |
| 13 | Greenland | 60,010.1 |
| 14 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 59,260.91 |
| 15 | Faroe Islands | 56,417.36 |
| 16 | Iceland | 56,385.04 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 56,037.57 |
| 18 | Denmark | 55,271.6 |
| 19 | Germany | 54,142.74 |
| 20 | Austria | 53,869.83 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Macao SAR, China | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Singapore | #1 | #1 |
| Bermuda | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2017?
Macao SAR, China, with 120,774.96 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
198 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.