GDP per capita ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (35,020.2). A total of 153 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 35,020.2 |
| 2 | Monaco | 30,875.48 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 21,746.86 |
| 4 | Qatar | 16,057.73 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 14,595.37 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 12,416.87 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 11,819.1 |
| 8 | Sweden | 11,432.02 |
| 9 | Kuwait | 11,237.8 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 10,486.34 |
| 11 | Iceland | 10,305.31 |
| 12 | Norway | 10,230.16 |
| 13 | Denmark | 9,769.58 |
| 14 | United States | 9,452.58 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 9,180.3 |
| 16 | Canada | 8,949.11 |
| 17 | Belgium | 8,426.95 |
| 18 | Faroe Islands | 8,387.15 |
| 19 | Bermuda | 8,383.03 |
| 20 | Andorra | 8,167.92 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | 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 1977?
United Arab Emirates, with 35,020.2 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
153 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.