GDP per capita ranking 1968 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1968, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (4,684.59). A total of 126 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United States, stood at 4,684.59. The twentieth economy, United Kingdom, reported 1,951.76 — a 2.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 126 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (1968) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 4,684.59 |
| 2 | Sweden | 3,953.08 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 3,871.95 |
| 4 | Canada | 3,473.24 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3,464.93 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 3,202.51 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 2,975.95 |
| 8 | Denmark | 2,776.14 |
| 9 | Australia | 2,728.23 |
| 10 | The Bahamas | 2,668.01 |
| 11 | Norway | 2,667.04 |
| 12 | France | 2,518.16 |
| 13 | Iceland | 2,473.42 |
| 14 | French Polynesia | 2,440.83 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 2,364.36 |
| 16 | Belgium | 2,251.32 |
| 17 | New Caledonia | 2,124.46 |
| 18 | Germany | 2,025.08 |
| 19 | Libya | 1,971.87 |
| 20 | United Kingdom | 1,951.76 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1968 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1968 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #13 | #20 |
| Kuwait | #32 | #54 |
| Canada | #21 | #30 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1968?
United States, with 4,684.59 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
126 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1968. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.