GDP per capita ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (31,197.07). A total of 150 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 31,197.07 |
| 2 | Monaco | 28,396.38 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 18,671.36 |
| 4 | Qatar | 15,710.32 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 13,312.51 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 11,326.35 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 11,141.2 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 11,028.69 |
| 9 | Sweden | 10,852.52 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 9,490.69 |
| 11 | Norway | 8,895.7 |
| 12 | Canada | 8,838.95 |
| 13 | Denmark | 8,773.34 |
| 14 | United States | 8,592.25 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 7,937.35 |
| 16 | Iceland | 7,848.35 |
| 17 | Andorra | 7,721.29 |
| 18 | Australia | 7,497.28 |
| 19 | Bermuda | 7,259.91 |
| 20 | Belgium | 7,243.05 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #41 | #55 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
| Saudi Arabia | #38 | #50 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1976?
United Arab Emirates, with 31,197.07 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
150 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.