GDP per capita ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (4,023.99). A total of 121 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 4,023.99 |
| 2 | United States | 3,818.29 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3,227.88 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 2,908.42 |
| 5 | Iceland | 2,861.11 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 2,803.85 |
| 7 | Canada | 2,777.18 |
| 8 | Australia | 2,284.36 |
| 9 | Denmark | 2,284.23 |
| 10 | New Zealand | 2,171 |
| 11 | Norway | 2,168.47 |
| 12 | Bermuda | 2,064.85 |
| 13 | Bahamas, The | 2,029.52 |
| 14 | France | 2,023.5 |
| 15 | Finland | 1,902.04 |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 1,873.57 |
| 17 | Belgium | 1,859.51 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 1,848.1 |
| 19 | French Polynesia | 1,838.58 |
| 20 | Germany | 1,774.2 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #32 | #54 |
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #13 | #20 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
| Iceland | #6 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1965?
Kuwait, with 4,023.99 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
121 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.