GDP per capita ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (165,444.63). A total of 211 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 165,444.63 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 148,842.04 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 112,584.68 |
| 4 | Qatar | 108,470.38 |
| 5 | Norway | 104,627.94 |
| 6 | Bermuda | 100,213.49 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 87,269.56 |
| 8 | Isle of Man | 79,329.2 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 76,058.02 |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 75,101.59 |
| 11 | Australia | 68,301.44 |
| 12 | Channel Islands | 58,809.57 |
| 13 | Denmark | 58,443.77 |
| 14 | Sweden | 57,749.56 |
| 15 | Singapore | 55,547.56 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 53,141.63 |
| 17 | Canada | 52,670.14 |
| 18 | Kuwait | 52,155.22 |
| 19 | United States | 51,708.39 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 50,473.94 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Qatar | #18 | #18 |
| Norway | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2012?
Monaco, with 165,444.63 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
211 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.