GDP per capita ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (16,187.43). A total of 147 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 16,187.43 |
| 2 | United States | 6,094.02 |
| 3 | Sweden | 6,018.39 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 5,973.45 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 5,645.23 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 5,486.72 |
| 7 | Canada | 5,106.74 |
| 8 | Andorra | 4,940.3 |
| 9 | Kuwait | 4,835.69 |
| 10 | Denmark | 4,653.96 |
| 11 | Bermuda | 4,458.08 |
| 12 | Norway | 4,394.59 |
| 13 | New Caledonia | 4,225.84 |
| 14 | Iceland | 4,155.19 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 4,110.49 |
| 16 | Australia | 3,955.22 |
| 17 | Belgium | 3,831.63 |
| 18 | Germany | 3,823.94 |
| 19 | France | 3,809.1 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 3,675.42 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | 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 1972?
Monaco, with 16,187.43 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
147 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.