GDP per capita ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (67,180.58). A total of 176 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 67,180.58 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 41,568.54 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 33,183.03 |
| 4 | Japan | 26,036.86 |
| 5 | Iceland | 25,306.69 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 25,219.35 |
| 7 | Bermuda | 24,958.11 |
| 8 | Sweden | 24,499.12 |
| 9 | Norway | 24,111.63 |
| 10 | Denmark | 22,524.58 |
| 11 | Finland | 22,043.77 |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | 21,569.67 |
| 13 | United States | 21,417.01 |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 20,453.1 |
| 15 | Canada | 19,012.57 |
| 16 | Brunei Darussalam | 18,824.76 |
| 17 | Germany | 17,996.98 |
| 18 | Netherlands | 17,770.62 |
| 19 | France | 17,549.64 |
| 20 | Austria | 17,509.77 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Japan | #40 | #48 |
| Iceland | #8 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1988?
Monaco, with 67,180.58 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
176 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.