GDP per capita ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Brunei Darussalam (45,074.55). A total of 164 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Darussalam | 45,074.55 |
| 2 | Monaco | 41,479.5 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 39,972.49 |
| 4 | Qatar | 24,431.33 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 22,454.48 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 19,885.61 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 18,271.2 |
| 8 | Norway | 15,177.79 |
| 9 | Bermuda | 14,442.79 |
| 10 | United States | 14,433.79 |
| 11 | Iceland | 14,191.03 |
| 12 | Sweden | 13,719.05 |
| 13 | Kuwait | 12,978.89 |
| 14 | Australia | 12,797.68 |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 12,590.98 |
| 16 | Canada | 12,527.31 |
| 17 | Denmark | 11,740.22 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 11,088.95 |
| 19 | Finland | 10,935.31 |
| 20 | Bahrain | 10,712.15 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | #42 | #55 |
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| United Arab Emirates | #28 | #32 |
| Qatar | #15 | #18 |
| Saudi Arabia | #39 | #50 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1982?
Brunei Darussalam, with 45,074.55 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
164 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.