GDP per capita ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (20,882.02). A total of 147 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 20,882.02 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 9,695.81 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 7,974.3 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 7,447.21 |
| 5 | Sweden | 7,290.63 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 7,282.37 |
| 7 | United States | 6,726.36 |
| 8 | Andorra | 6,151.03 |
| 9 | Denmark | 6,116.89 |
| 10 | Canada | 5,858.33 |
| 11 | Norway | 5,664.19 |
| 12 | Iceland | 5,627.41 |
| 13 | Kuwait | 5,532.43 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 5,353.44 |
| 15 | Bermuda | 5,090.09 |
| 16 | Germany | 5,065.25 |
| 17 | France | 4,906.54 |
| 18 | Qatar | 4,905.34 |
| 19 | Belgium | 4,900.96 |
| 20 | Australia | 4,777.51 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Sweden | #16 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1973?
Monaco, with 20,882.02 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
147 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.