GDP per capita (PPP) ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (PPP) in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Macao (126,029.62). A total of 198 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Macao, stood at 126,029.62. The twentieth economy, Saudi Arabia, reported 59,560.25 — a 2.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 198 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current international $ (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao | 126,029.62 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 121,371.74 |
| 3 | Qatar | 107,502.47 |
| 4 | Singapore | 105,521.62 |
| 5 | Ireland | 92,042.26 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 90,984.46 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 79,816.3 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 75,267.01 |
| 9 | Norway | 73,630.07 |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 72,697.37 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 69,353.68 |
| 12 | United States | 65,227.96 |
| 13 | Greenland | 64,264.06 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 62,345.25 |
| 15 | Faroe Islands | 62,225.85 |
| 16 | Iceland | 61,270.13 |
| 17 | Hong Kong | 61,221.42 |
| 18 | Denmark | 60,594.97 |
| 19 | Austria | 60,354.93 |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | 59,560.25 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | #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 2019?
Macao, with 126,029.62 (current international $).
How many countries are included?
198 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.