GDP per capita ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (5,020). A total of 126 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United States, stood at 5,020. The twentieth economy, Libya, reported 2,174.95 — a 2.3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 126 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 5,020 |
| 2 | Sweden | 4,262.93 |
| 3 | Canada | 3,776.16 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3,712.32 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 3,694.96 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 3,690.17 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 3,214.05 |
| 8 | Denmark | 3,151.13 |
| 9 | The Bahamas | 3,026.73 |
| 10 | Australia | 2,995.86 |
| 11 | Norway | 2,880.55 |
| 12 | France | 2,729.37 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 2,646.85 |
| 14 | New Caledonia | 2,509.41 |
| 15 | Belgium | 2,490.11 |
| 16 | Germany | 2,281.28 |
| 17 | French Polynesia | 2,206.35 |
| 18 | Finland | 2,201.12 |
| 19 | Israel | 2,187.68 |
| 20 | Libya | 2,174.95 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #8 | #11 |
| Sweden | #13 | #20 |
| Canada | #21 | #30 |
| Switzerland | #4 | #6 |
| Kuwait | #32 | #54 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1969?
United States, with 5,020 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
126 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.