GDP per capita ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (111,110.46). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 111,110.46. The twentieth economy, U.S. Virgin Islands, reported 31,731.26 — a 3.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 209 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 111,110.46 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 90,108.37 |
| 3 | Bermuda | 67,106.8 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 65,689.32 |
| 5 | San Marino | 52,529.91 |
| 6 | Norway | 50,208.1 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 49,947.39 |
| 8 | Channel Islands | 48,570.78 |
| 9 | Ireland | 41,203.53 |
| 10 | Denmark | 40,519.1 |
| 11 | Iceland | 39,944.21 |
| 12 | United States | 39,490.3 |
| 13 | Sweden | 37,292.24 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 35,896.75 |
| 15 | Japan | 35,808.68 |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 34,556.77 |
| 17 | Andorra | 34,063.58 |
| 18 | Finland | 32,920.09 |
| 19 | Austria | 32,110.12 |
| 20 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 31,731.26 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| San Marino | #24 | #25 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2003?
Monaco, with 111,110.46 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.