GDP per capita ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (62,456.07). A total of 174 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 62,456.07 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 38,206.23 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 30,899.2 |
| 4 | Iceland | 23,238.04 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 23,112.56 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 23,042.74 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 22,443.43 |
| 8 | Norway | 22,430.25 |
| 9 | Sweden | 21,760.96 |
| 10 | Japan | 21,586.93 |
| 11 | Denmark | 21,295.68 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 21,029.72 |
| 13 | United States | 20,038.94 |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 18,982.24 |
| 15 | Finland | 18,565.03 |
| 16 | Germany | 16,738.61 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 16,734.15 |
| 18 | Canada | 16,377.69 |
| 19 | Austria | 16,328.56 |
| 20 | France | 16,175.71 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Iceland | #8 | #9 |
| United Arab Emirates | #29 | #32 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1987?
Monaco, with 62,456.07 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
174 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.