GDP per capita ranking 1985 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1985, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (37,689.86). A total of 168 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1985) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 37,689.86 |
| 2 | Brunei Darussalam | 31,827.41 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 29,467.53 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 19,684.26 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 18,713.88 |
| 6 | United States | 18,236.83 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 17,410.55 |
| 8 | Qatar | 16,815.04 |
| 9 | Norway | 15,704.08 |
| 10 | Canada | 14,170.12 |
| 11 | Sweden | 13,647.04 |
| 12 | Iceland | 12,793.27 |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 12,745.42 |
| 14 | Luxembourg | 12,481.97 |
| 15 | Denmark | 12,212.79 |
| 16 | Japan | 12,058.15 |
| 17 | Australia | 11,455.38 |
| 18 | Finland | 11,394.19 |
| 19 | Kuwait | 11,321.66 |
| 20 | Faroe Islands | 10,048.51 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1985 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1985 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #43 | #55 |
| United Arab Emirates | #29 | #32 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1985?
Monaco, with 37,689.86 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
168 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1985. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.