GDP per capita ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (179,364.01). A total of 212 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 179,364.01. The twentieth economy, United Arab Emirates, reported 51,921.89 — a 3.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 212 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | current US$ (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 179,364.01 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 158,066.37 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 119,025.06 |
| 4 | Norway | 103,545.22 |
| 5 | Qatar | 103,261.51 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 99,049.02 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 91,910.4 |
| 8 | Isle of Man | 77,808.86 |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 75,280.96 |
| 10 | Macao | 67,046.73 |
| 11 | Australia | 62,799.39 |
| 12 | Denmark | 61,809.74 |
| 13 | Channel Islands | 60,415.26 |
| 14 | Sweden | 60,379.48 |
| 15 | San Marino | 55,601.4 |
| 16 | Netherlands | 54,701.77 |
| 17 | Singapore | 53,891.46 |
| 18 | Ireland | 52,613.85 |
| 19 | Canada | 52,224.12 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 51,921.89 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Norway | #10 | #10 |
| Qatar | #18 | #18 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2011?
Monaco, with 179,364.01 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
212 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.