GDP per capita ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (27,920.74). A total of 150 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 27,920.74 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 27,117.19 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 15,793.13 |
| 4 | Qatar | 13,013.68 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 10,881.72 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 10,483.74 |
| 7 | Liechtenstein | 10,332.51 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 10,265.64 |
| 9 | Sweden | 10,102.64 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 8,701.3 |
| 11 | Norway | 8,170.7 |
| 12 | Denmark | 7,988.16 |
| 13 | Andorra | 7,925.42 |
| 14 | United States | 7,801.46 |
| 15 | Canada | 7,536.52 |
| 16 | Netherlands | 7,346.3 |
| 17 | Australia | 7,013.67 |
| 18 | Belgium | 6,701.38 |
| 19 | Iceland | 6,679.78 |
| 20 | France | 6,616.77 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #41 | #55 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
| Kuwait | #40 | #54 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1975?
Monaco, with 27,920.74 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
150 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.