GDP per capita ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (204,263.89). A total of 210 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 204,263.89. The twentieth economy, United Arab Emirates, reported 50,054.17 — a 4.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 210 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 204,263.89 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 143,249.23 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 120,422.14 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 110,268.56 |
| 5 | Norway | 99,001.53 |
| 6 | Cayman Islands | 89,655.12 |
| 7 | Qatar | 80,781.21 |
| 8 | San Marino | 75,902.17 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 75,147.54 |
| 10 | Isle of Man | 72,276.77 |
| 11 | Denmark | 64,616.67 |
| 12 | Ireland | 61,353.11 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 58,246.7 |
| 14 | Iceland | 57,489.34 |
| 15 | Sweden | 55,817.18 |
| 16 | Kuwait | 55,585.19 |
| 17 | Finland | 53,769.47 |
| 18 | Austria | 51,581.4 |
| 19 | Faroe Islands | 51,287.89 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 50,054.17 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Norway | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2008?
Monaco, with 204,263.89 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
210 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.