GDP per capita ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (4,176.11). A total of 122 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 4,176.11 |
| 2 | United States | 4,136.31 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3,477.9 |
| 4 | Iceland | 3,378.14 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3,090.73 |
| 6 | Canada | 3,055.29 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 2,925.22 |
| 8 | Denmark | 2,487.14 |
| 9 | Bermuda | 2,369.47 |
| 10 | Australia | 2,347.38 |
| 11 | Norway | 2,321.48 |
| 12 | Bahamas, The | 2,239.24 |
| 13 | New Zealand | 2,211.38 |
| 14 | France | 2,172.59 |
| 15 | French Polynesia | 2,171.36 |
| 16 | Finland | 2,031.52 |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 1,986.75 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 1,986.27 |
| 19 | Belgium | 1,983.13 |
| 20 | Germany | 1,870.81 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #32 | #54 |
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #13 | #20 |
| Iceland | #6 | #9 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1966?
Kuwait, with 4,176.11 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
122 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.