GDP per capita ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP per Capita (Nominal) in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (173,604.67). A total of 211 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | current US$ (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 173,604.67 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | 165,375.49 |
| 3 | Bermuda | 108,747.36 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 106,899.29 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 83,432.41 |
| 6 | Isle of Man | 82,025.95 |
| 7 | Cayman Islands | 77,802.25 |
| 8 | Norway | 73,222.4 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 68,911.68 |
| 10 | Ireland | 64,129.56 |
| 11 | Iceland | 62,854.09 |
| 12 | Qatar | 61,253.64 |
| 13 | United States | 57,976.63 |
| 14 | Singapore | 57,204.03 |
| 15 | Faroe Islands | 56,876.43 |
| 16 | Channel Islands | 55,947.58 |
| 17 | Denmark | 54,500.93 |
| 18 | Sweden | 51,703.51 |
| 19 | Australia | 50,084.44 |
| 20 | Greenland | 48,181.75 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Liechtenstein | #2 | #2 |
| Bermuda | #4 | #4 |
| Luxembourg | #3 | #3 |
| Switzerland | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP per capita in 2016?
Monaco, with 173,604.67 (current US$).
How many countries are included?
211 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.PCAP.CD in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.