GDP per capita ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (98,561.01). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 98,561.01 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 80,688.72 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 50,444.36 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 48,837.81 |
| 5 | Bermuda | 45,063.61 |
| 6 | Japan | 39,929.72 |
| 7 | Norway | 37,072.6 |
| 8 | Denmark | 35,621.99 |
| 9 | Sweden | 33,022.24 |
| 10 | Germany | 30,599.79 |
| 11 | United States | 29,967.71 |
| 12 | Austria | 29,645.95 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 29,063.62 |
| 14 | Iceland | 28,583.52 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 28,323.16 |
| 16 | Belgium | 27,489.56 |
| 17 | France | 26,757.64 |
| 18 | Singapore | 26,232.87 |
| 19 | Finland | 25,756.68 |
| 20 | Brunei Darussalam | 25,692.24 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1996?
Monaco, with 98,561.01 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.