GDP per capita ranking 1980 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1980, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Brunei Darussalam (58,005.34). A total of 163 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1980) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Darussalam | 58,005.34 |
| 2 | Monaco | 50,813.93 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 42,925.21 |
| 4 | Qatar | 28,407.2 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 27,205.65 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 20,958.74 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 19,686.12 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 19,031.91 |
| 9 | Sweden | 17,073.04 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 16,531.11 |
| 11 | Norway | 15,707.97 |
| 12 | Iceland | 15,339.91 |
| 13 | Denmark | 13,822.16 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 13,812.16 |
| 15 | Belgium | 12,864 |
| 16 | United States | 12,574.79 |
| 17 | France | 12,565.16 |
| 18 | Andorra | 12,474.93 |
| 19 | Germany | 12,182.78 |
| 20 | Libya | 11,959.52 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1980 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1980 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | #41 | #55 |
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #27 | #32 |
| Qatar | #14 | #18 |
| Saudi Arabia | #38 | #50 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1980?
Brunei Darussalam, with 58,005.34 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
163 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1980. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.