GDP per capita ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (90,947.21). A total of 202 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 90,947.21 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 78,302.99 |
| 3 | Bermuda | 51,629.28 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 47,445.39 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 43,165.64 |
| 6 | Channel Islands | 40,472.67 |
| 7 | San Marino | 40,126.94 |
| 8 | Norway | 34,515.9 |
| 9 | Denmark | 33,346.49 |
| 10 | United States | 32,853.67 |
| 11 | Japan | 32,835.12 |
| 12 | Iceland | 31,519.16 |
| 13 | Sweden | 30,605.37 |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 28,396.35 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 27,924.28 |
| 16 | Germany | 27,395.94 |
| 17 | Austria | 27,212.46 |
| 18 | Finland | 25,999.99 |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 25,808.86 |
| 20 | Belgium | 25,338.44 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 1998?
Monaco, with 90,947.21 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
202 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.