GDP per capita ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (143,083.51). A total of 210 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 143,083.51 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 114,167.94 |
| 3 | Bermuda | 97,781.46 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 90,788.82 |
| 5 | Cayman Islands | 87,085.09 |
| 6 | Norway | 75,047.74 |
| 7 | San Marino | 63,270.8 |
| 8 | Channel Islands | 62,745.1 |
| 9 | Qatar | 62,582.45 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 59,910.29 |
| 11 | Iceland | 58,172.14 |
| 12 | Ireland | 54,329.16 |
| 13 | Denmark | 52,119.18 |
| 14 | Sweden | 46,531.38 |
| 15 | United States | 46,301.99 |
| 16 | Netherlands | 45,123.54 |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 44,695.16 |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | 44,342.6 |
| 19 | Andorra | 43,467.21 |
| 20 | Kuwait | 42,946.64 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Cayman Islands | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2006?
Monaco, with 143,083.51 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
210 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.