GDP per capita ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (80,997.25). A total of 193 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 80,997.25 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 50,811.75 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 40,140.37 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 35,747.34 |
| 5 | Sweden | 31,776.67 |
| 6 | Japan | 30,048.14 |
| 7 | Norway | 28,427.25 |
| 8 | Bermuda | 28,195.71 |
| 9 | Iceland | 27,739.89 |
| 10 | Denmark | 27,002.81 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 25,690.92 |
| 12 | Finland | 25,488.85 |
| 13 | United States | 24,342.26 |
| 14 | Brunei Darussalam | 23,932.19 |
| 15 | Germany | 23,443.34 |
| 16 | Austria | 22,323.13 |
| 17 | Italy | 22,007.14 |
| 18 | Canada | 21,846.79 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 21,764.21 |
| 20 | France | 21,500.78 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | 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 1991?
Monaco, with 80,997.25 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
193 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.