GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Macao SAR, China (129,458). A total of 198 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current international $ (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 129,458 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 116,638.41 |
| 3 | Qatar | 110,032.71 |
| 4 | Singapore | 104,198.42 |
| 5 | Ireland | 86,368.98 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 85,978.22 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 77,446.21 |
| 8 | Norway | 72,618.11 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 72,169.47 |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 71,811.89 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 65,148.83 |
| 12 | United States | 62,875.67 |
| 13 | Greenland | 61,806.83 |
| 14 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 60,900.28 |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | 59,377.8 |
| 16 | Faroe Islands | 58,931.98 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 58,819.26 |
| 18 | Iceland | 58,105.59 |
| 19 | Denmark | 57,233.62 |
| 20 | Austria | 56,636.5 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Macao SAR, China | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #5 | #5 |
| Singapore | #1 | #1 |
| Ireland | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita (PPP) in 2018?
Macao SAR, China, with 129,458 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
198 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.