GDP per capita ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (36,582.37). A total of 166 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 36,582.37 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 36,061.38 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 32,012.3 |
| 4 | Qatar | 19,749.25 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 18,898.37 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 17,866.92 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 17,247.28 |
| 8 | United States | 17,121.23 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 15,541.13 |
| 10 | Norway | 14,943.14 |
| 11 | Canada | 13,930.47 |
| 12 | Sweden | 13,080.03 |
| 13 | Australia | 12,436.3 |
| 14 | Iceland | 12,377.59 |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 12,126.94 |
| 16 | Kuwait | 11,918.62 |
| 17 | Denmark | 11,516.68 |
| 18 | Japan | 11,443.46 |
| 19 | Finland | 10,830.22 |
| 20 | Bahrain | 10,696.93 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #43 | #55 |
| United Arab Emirates | #29 | #32 |
| Qatar | #16 | #18 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1984?
Monaco, with 36,582.37 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
166 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.