GDP per capita ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (82,402.77). A total of 205 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 82,402.77 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 75,067.8 |
| 3 | Bermuda | 59,490.25 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 48,440.18 |
| 5 | Channel Islands | 41,873.74 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 40,133.61 |
| 7 | San Marino | 39,035.1 |
| 8 | Norway | 38,458.25 |
| 9 | United States | 37,133.62 |
| 10 | Japan | 34,910.17 |
| 11 | Denmark | 30,768.48 |
| 12 | Iceland | 29,208.2 |
| 13 | Ireland | 28,282.41 |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 28,013.87 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 27,745.17 |
| 16 | Sweden | 27,259.32 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 26,955.71 |
| 18 | Qatar | 25,870.8 |
| 19 | Bahamas, The | 25,371.92 |
| 20 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 25,230.38 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Channel Islands | #14 | #15 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2001?
Monaco, with 82,402.77 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
205 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.