GDP per capita ranking 1979 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1979, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (44,989.97). A total of 153 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1979) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 44,989.97 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 34,238.17 |
| 3 | Brunei Darussalam | 33,501.28 |
| 4 | Qatar | 21,776.64 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 19,674.41 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 19,611.57 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 18,540.79 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 17,385.89 |
| 9 | Luxembourg | 15,204.33 |
| 10 | Sweden | 14,855.6 |
| 11 | Denmark | 13,757.23 |
| 12 | Iceland | 13,082.49 |
| 13 | Norway | 12,998.29 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 12,817.38 |
| 15 | Andorra | 11,996.41 |
| 16 | Belgium | 11,810.62 |
| 17 | United States | 11,674.18 |
| 18 | Germany | 11,322.35 |
| 19 | France | 11,062.57 |
| 20 | Faroe Islands | 10,549.34 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1979 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1979 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #41 | #55 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1979?
Monaco, with 44,989.97 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
153 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1979. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.