GDP per capita ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (13,334.4). A total of 147 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 13,334.4 |
| 2 | United States | 5,609.38 |
| 3 | Sweden | 5,125.27 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 4,907.59 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 4,856.01 |
| 6 | Canada | 4,535.39 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 4,485.61 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 4,435.4 |
| 9 | Andorra | 4,169.7 |
| 10 | Bermuda | 4,012.77 |
| 11 | Denmark | 3,845.6 |
| 12 | Norway | 3,721.03 |
| 13 | New Caledonia | 3,615.15 |
| 14 | Australia | 3,500.34 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 3,383.59 |
| 16 | Iceland | 3,365.78 |
| 17 | Germany | 3,203.83 |
| 18 | France | 3,137.06 |
| 19 | Belgium | 3,082.93 |
| 20 | Bahamas, The | 3,004.34 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #10 | #11 |
| Sweden | #16 | #20 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1971?
Monaco, with 13,334.4 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
147 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.