GDP per capita ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (52,082.45). A total of 168 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 52,082.45. The twentieth economy, Qatar, reported 13,213.21 — a 3.9× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 168 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 52,082.45 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 28,612.89 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 24,828.43 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 23,132.04 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 20,996.98 |
| 6 | United States | 19,071.23 |
| 7 | Norway | 18,822.06 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 18,500.54 |
| 9 | Luxembourg | 18,149.87 |
| 10 | Sweden | 17,954.95 |
| 11 | Japan | 17,819.34 |
| 12 | Denmark | 17,136.63 |
| 13 | Iceland | 16,979.52 |
| 14 | Finland | 14,946.99 |
| 15 | Faroe Islands | 14,933.54 |
| 16 | Canada | 14,521.18 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 13,804.14 |
| 18 | Germany | 13,511.15 |
| 19 | France | 13,430.48 |
| 20 | Qatar | 13,213.21 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| United Arab Emirates | #29 | #32 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1986?
Monaco, with 52,082.45 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
168 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.