GDP per capita ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (37,607.79). A total of 152 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 37,607.79 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 29,379.07 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 23,446.53 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 17,456.93 |
| 5 | Qatar | 16,757.1 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 16,527.54 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 14,914.15 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 13,034.39 |
| 9 | Sweden | 12,602.22 |
| 10 | Denmark | 11,817.63 |
| 11 | Iceland | 11,629.52 |
| 12 | Kuwait | 11,567.07 |
| 13 | Norway | 11,421.47 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 11,195.84 |
| 15 | United States | 10,564.95 |
| 16 | Belgium | 10,289.77 |
| 17 | Germany | 9,516.78 |
| 18 | Faroe Islands | 9,479.44 |
| 19 | Andorra | 9,409.51 |
| 20 | Japan | 9,201.92 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #41 | #55 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1978?
Monaco, with 37,607.79 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
152 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.