GDP per capita ranking 1963 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1963, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (4,444.52). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1963) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 4,444.52 |
| 2 | United States | 3,366.37 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2,675.07 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2,646.24 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 2,546.27 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 2,461.9 |
| 7 | Canada | 2,380.32 |
| 8 | Australia | 1,970.18 |
| 9 | Iceland | 1,924.24 |
| 10 | Bermuda | 1,821.79 |
| 11 | Denmark | 1,807.25 |
| 12 | Norway | 1,778.86 |
| 13 | Bahamas, The | 1,759.24 |
| 14 | France | 1,723.24 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 1,613.46 |
| 16 | Belgium | 1,555.02 |
| 17 | Finland | 1,538.46 |
| 18 | Germany | 1,502.15 |
| 19 | Israel | 1,485.4 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 1,436.89 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1963 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1963 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #31 | #54 |
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #12 | #20 |
| New Zealand | #21 | #33 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1963?
Kuwait, with 4,444.52 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1963. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.