GDP per capita ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (81,734.87). A total of 192 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 81,734.87 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 49,457.56 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 40,170.87 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 33,465.48 |
| 5 | Sweden | 30,549.32 |
| 6 | Finland | 28,366.2 |
| 7 | Norway | 28,137.48 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 27,665.53 |
| 9 | Denmark | 26,885.7 |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 26,709.96 |
| 11 | Japan | 26,344.73 |
| 12 | Iceland | 26,272.25 |
| 13 | United States | 23,888.6 |
| 14 | Brunei Darussalam | 23,658.72 |
| 15 | Germany | 22,385.68 |
| 16 | Austria | 21,596.07 |
| 17 | France | 21,586.47 |
| 18 | Canada | 21,525.86 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 21,322.19 |
| 20 | Italy | 20,873.78 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Sweden | #18 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1990?
Monaco, with 81,734.87 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
192 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.