GDP per capita ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (130,538.71). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 130,538.71 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 105,295.06 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 80,988.2 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 77,628.1 |
| 5 | Norway | 67,358.36 |
| 6 | San Marino | 59,877.79 |
| 7 | Iceland | 57,783.77 |
| 8 | Channel Islands | 57,647.12 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 57,080.07 |
| 10 | Qatar | 53,949.68 |
| 11 | Ireland | 50,933.02 |
| 12 | Denmark | 48,925.81 |
| 13 | United States | 44,123.4 |
| 14 | Sweden | 43,378.41 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 42,240.25 |
| 16 | Netherlands | 42,165.4 |
| 17 | Andorra | 40,829.8 |
| 18 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 40,828.75 |
| 19 | Finland | 39,049.87 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 38,719.31 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Norway | #9 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2005?
Monaco, with 130,538.71 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.