GDP per capita ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (39,075.84). A total of 164 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 39,075.84 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 38,720.09 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 34,650.04 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 19,814.85 |
| 5 | Qatar | 19,668.53 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 18,128.34 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 17,809.55 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 16,236.74 |
| 9 | United States | 15,543.89 |
| 10 | Norway | 14,876.76 |
| 11 | Canada | 13,477.1 |
| 12 | Sweden | 12,589.95 |
| 13 | Luxembourg | 12,374.03 |
| 14 | Iceland | 12,079.8 |
| 15 | Kuwait | 11,965.34 |
| 16 | Denmark | 11,796.57 |
| 17 | Australia | 11,532.4 |
| 18 | Faroe Islands | 10,893.33 |
| 19 | Japan | 10,876.33 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 10,696.08 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #42 | #55 |
| United Arab Emirates | #28 | #32 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Qatar | #15 | #18 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1983?
Monaco, with 39,075.84 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
164 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.