GDP per capita ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (2,999.86). A total of 111 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United States, stood at 2,999.86. The twentieth economy, Austria, reported 939.91 — a 3.2× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 111 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2,999.86 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 2,334.13 |
| 3 | Canada | 2,264.95 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 2,261.18 |
| 5 | Sweden | 2,128.36 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 1,983.76 |
| 7 | Australia | 1,813.43 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 1,715.31 |
| 9 | Iceland | 1,486.46 |
| 10 | The Bahamas | 1,459.25 |
| 11 | Israel | 1,451.59 |
| 12 | Norway | 1,444.42 |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 1,397.59 |
| 14 | Denmark | 1,389.02 |
| 15 | France | 1,306.8 |
| 16 | Belgium | 1,290.29 |
| 17 | Finland | 1,191.86 |
| 18 | Germany | 1,162.12 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 1,156.39 |
| 20 | Austria | 939.91 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| New Zealand | #21 | #33 |
| Canada | #20 | #30 |
| Luxembourg | #1 | #3 |
| Sweden | #12 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1960?
United States, with 2,999.86 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
111 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.