GDP per capita ranking 1964 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1964, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (4,378.78). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1964) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 4,378.78 |
| 2 | United States | 3,565.31 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2,961.03 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2,839.32 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 2,779.18 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 2,776.14 |
| 7 | Canada | 2,561.64 |
| 8 | Iceland | 2,414.01 |
| 9 | Australia | 2,134.49 |
| 10 | Denmark | 2,049.4 |
| 11 | Bermuda | 1,986.64 |
| 12 | Norway | 1,941.47 |
| 13 | France | 1,891.12 |
| 14 | Bahamas, The | 1,883.44 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 1,748.29 |
| 16 | Finland | 1,725.6 |
| 17 | Belgium | 1,724.02 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 1,668.33 |
| 19 | Germany | 1,637.46 |
| 20 | Israel | 1,624.99 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1964 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1964 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #31 | #54 |
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #12 | #20 |
| New Zealand | #21 | #33 |
| Luxembourg | #1 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1964?
Kuwait, with 4,378.78 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1964. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.