GDP per capita ranking 1974 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1974, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (23,822.97). A total of 147 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 23,822.97 |
| 2 | Monaco | 22,347.9 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 15,194.79 |
| 4 | Qatar | 13,539.56 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 12,526.6 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 10,503.43 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 9,140.48 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 8,966.73 |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 8,271.74 |
| 10 | Sweden | 8,078.19 |
| 11 | Iceland | 7,286.66 |
| 12 | United States | 7,225.69 |
| 13 | Andorra | 7,139.57 |
| 14 | Canada | 7,056.71 |
| 15 | Norway | 6,783.35 |
| 16 | Denmark | 6,763.87 |
| 17 | Australia | 6,491.75 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 6,450.46 |
| 19 | Libya | 6,213.5 |
| 20 | Bermuda | 5,891.89 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1974 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1974 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #40 | #55 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
| Kuwait | #39 | #54 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1974?
United Arab Emirates, with 23,822.97 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
147 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1974. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.