GDP per capita ranking 1967 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1967, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (4,325.96). A total of 125 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United States, stood at 4,325.96. The twentieth economy, Germany, reported 1,885.62 — a 2.3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 125 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (1967) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 4,325.96 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 3,887.35 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3,746.2 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3,286.05 |
| 5 | Iceland | 3,283.55 |
| 6 | Canada | 3,226.38 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 2,934.53 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 2,722.46 |
| 9 | Denmark | 2,700.75 |
| 10 | Australia | 2,583.91 |
| 11 | Norway | 2,518.69 |
| 12 | The Bahamas | 2,452.75 |
| 13 | France | 2,328.12 |
| 14 | New Zealand | 2,208.44 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 2,154.58 |
| 16 | French Polynesia | 2,150.62 |
| 17 | Belgium | 2,113.82 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 2,058.78 |
| 19 | Finland | 2,055.75 |
| 20 | Germany | 1,885.62 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1967 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1967 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Kuwait | #32 | #54 |
| Sweden | #13 | #20 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
| Iceland | #6 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1967?
United States, with 4,325.96 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
125 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1967. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.