GDP per capita ranking 1989 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1989, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (66,815.71). A total of 176 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1989) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 66,815.71 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 39,551.64 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 31,780.43 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 26,618.07 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 26,282.62 |
| 6 | Japan | 25,798.01 |
| 7 | Sweden | 25,625.02 |
| 8 | Norway | 24,184.81 |
| 9 | Finland | 23,969.05 |
| 10 | Iceland | 23,218.54 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 23,166.71 |
| 12 | United States | 22,857.15 |
| 13 | Denmark | 21,882.15 |
| 14 | Canada | 20,794.68 |
| 15 | Brunei Darussalam | 20,090.07 |
| 16 | Faroe Islands | 18,180.85 |
| 17 | Australia | 17,857.55 |
| 18 | Germany | 17,829.46 |
| 19 | France | 17,547.26 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 17,423.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1989 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1989 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1989?
Monaco, with 66,815.71 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
176 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1989. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.