Richest Country in the World by GDP Per Capita - Ranking 2025
Discover what is the richest country in the world by GDP per capita. Complete list of all countries sorted by GDP per capita (current prices, US dollar) from the richest to the poorest based on IMF data.
Three countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2025
Liechtenstein
Richest
$231,713.06
GDP per capita (2025)
Luxembourg
2nd Richest
$146,818.03
GDP per capita (2025)
Ireland
3rd Richest
$129,131.78
GDP per capita (2025)
Liechtenstein is the richest country in the world in 2025, with a GDP per capita of $231,713.06 (current prices, US dollar). This represents the highest economic output per person among all nations, showcasing exceptional economic prosperity and development. Our comprehensive ranking below shows 190 countries sorted by GDP per capita from richest to poorest.
World GDP Per Capita Map (2025)
This interactive map shows the GDP per capita distribution across the world in 2025. Darker green colors represent countries with higher GDP per capita (richest countries), while lighter colors show less wealthy nations. Hover over any country to see its name, rank, and exact GDP per capita value. The map clearly visualizes global economic prosperity and helps identify the wealthiest regions worldwide.
Richest Countries in the World - 2025 GDP Per Capita
| Rank | Flag | Country | GDP Per Capita (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Liechtenstein
|
$231,713.06
current prices, US$
|
| 2 |
|
Luxembourg
|
$146,818.03
current prices, US$
|
| 3 |
|
Ireland
|
$129,131.78
current prices, US$
|
| 4 |
|
Switzerland
|
$111,046.89
current prices, US$
|
| 5 |
|
Iceland
|
$98,149.92
current prices, US$
|
| 6 |
|
Singapore
|
$94,480.80
current prices, US$
|
| 7 |
|
Norway
|
$91,883.69
current prices, US$
|
| 8 |
|
United States
|
$89,598.86
current prices, US$
|
| 9 |
|
Denmark
|
$76,580.72
current prices, US$
|
| 10 |
|
Macao
|
$74,920.67
current prices, US$
|
| 11 |
|
Netherlands
|
$73,173.72
current prices, US$
|
| 12 |
|
Qatar
|
$71,441.42
current prices, US$
|
| 13 |
|
Australia
|
$65,946.02
current prices, US$
|
| 14 |
|
San Marino
|
$65,269.01
current prices, US$
|
| 15 |
|
Sweden
|
$62,036.06
current prices, US$
|
| 16 |
|
Austria
|
$61,694.03
current prices, US$
|
| 17 |
|
Belgium
|
$60,417.88
current prices, US$
|
| 18 |
|
Israel
|
$60,008.97
current prices, US$
|
| 19 |
|
Germany
|
$59,925.32
current prices, US$
|
| 20 |
|
Hongkong
|
$56,843.91
current prices, US$
|
| 21 |
|
United Kingdom
|
$56,660.87
current prices, US$
|
| 22 |
|
Finland
|
$56,083.74
current prices, US$
|
| 23 |
|
Canada
|
$54,934.84
current prices, US$
|
| 24 |
|
United Arab Emirates
|
$51,347.90
current prices, US$
|
| 25 |
|
Andorra
|
$49,450.64
current prices, US$
|
| 26 |
|
New Zealand
|
$49,383.39
current prices, US$
|
| 27 |
|
Malta
|
$49,277.47
current prices, US$
|
| 28 |
|
France
|
$48,981.97
current prices, US$
|
| 29 |
|
Italy
|
$43,161.20
current prices, US$
|
| 30 |
|
Cyprus
|
$42,412.82
current prices, US$
|
| 31 |
|
Puerto Rico
|
$39,853.52
current prices, US$
|
| 32 |
|
Bahamas, The
|
$39,726.43
current prices, US$
|
| 33 |
|
Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands
|
$39,606.36
current prices, US$
|
| 34 |
|
Spain
|
$38,039.88
current prices, US$
|
| 35 |
|
Taiwan
|
$37,826.62
current prices, US$
|
| 36 |
|
Slovenia
|
$37,178.02
current prices, US$
|
| 37 |
|
Korea
|
$35,962.34
current prices, US$
|
| 38 |
|
Saudi Arabia
|
$35,230.93
current prices, US$
|
| 39 |
|
Czech Republic
|
$35,161.48
current prices, US$
|
| 40 |
|
Japan
|
$34,713.25
current prices, US$
|
| 41 |
|
Estonia
|
$34,041.29
current prices, US$
|
| 42 |
|
Brunei
|
$33,858.36
current prices, US$
|
| 43 |
|
Lithuania
|
$32,982.41
current prices, US$
|
| 44 |
|
Portugal
|
$31,414.53
current prices, US$
|
| 45 |
|
Guyana
|
$31,377.59
current prices, US$
|
| 46 |
|
Kuwait
|
$30,805.16
current prices, US$
|
| 47 |
|
Bahrain
|
$29,252.84
current prices, US$
|
| 48 |
|
Slovak Republic
|
$28,524.48
current prices, US$
|
| 49 |
|
Poland
|
$28,484.67
current prices, US$
|
| 50 |
|
Greece
|
$27,169.69
current prices, US$
|
| 51 |
|
Croatia
|
$26,957.85
current prices, US$
|
| 52 |
|
Barbados
|
$25,926.58
current prices, US$
|
| 53 |
|
Hungary
|
$25,916.33
current prices, US$
|
| 54 |
|
Latvia
|
$25,629.63
current prices, US$
|
| 55 |
|
Uruguay
|
$24,379.61
current prices, US$
|
| 56 |
|
Romania
|
$22,436.01
current prices, US$
|
| 57 |
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
$22,313.81
current prices, US$
|
| 58 |
|
St. Kitts and Nevis
|
$22,157.53
current prices, US$
|
| 59 |
|
Seychelles
|
$21,955.93
current prices, US$
|
| 60 |
|
Bulgaria
|
$20,425.72
current prices, US$
|
| 61 |
|
Panama
|
$19,802.15
current prices, US$
|
| 62 |
|
Palau
|
$19,456.09
current prices, US$
|
| 63 |
|
Oman
|
$19,118.88
current prices, US$
|
| 64 |
|
Costa Rica
|
$19,104.05
current prices, US$
|
| 65 |
|
Maldives
|
$18,683.90
current prices, US$
|
| 66 |
|
Türkiye
|
$18,197.58
current prices, US$
|
| 67 |
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
$18,120.73
current prices, US$
|
| 68 |
|
Russian Federation
|
$17,445.75
current prices, US$
|
| 69 |
|
Chile
|
$17,180.94
current prices, US$
|
| 70 |
|
Serbia
|
$15,322.20
current prices, US$
|
| 71 |
|
Montenegro
|
$14,985.90
current prices, US$
|
| 72 |
|
Kazakhstan
|
$14,722.58
current prices, US$
|
| 73 |
|
St. Lucia
|
$14,647.44
current prices, US$
|
| 74 |
|
Argentina
|
$14,358.85
current prices, US$
|
| 75 |
|
Nauru
|
$14,274.02
current prices, US$
|
| 76 |
|
Mexico
|
$13,966.98
current prices, US$
|
| 77 |
|
Malaysia
|
$13,900.84
current prices, US$
|
| 78 |
|
China
|
$13,806.03
current prices, US$
|
| 79 |
|
Grenada
|
$12,543.95
current prices, US$
|
| 80 |
|
Mauritius
|
$12,518.85
current prices, US$
|
| 81 |
|
Dominican Republic
|
$11,919.42
current prices, US$
|
| 82 |
|
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
|
$11,132.38
current prices, US$
|
| 83 |
|
Albania
|
$11,108.18
current prices, US$
|
| 84 |
|
Turkmenistan
|
$10,801.10
current prices, US$
|
| 85 |
|
Brazil
|
$10,577.86
current prices, US$
|
| 86 |
|
North Macedonia
|
$10,377.99
current prices, US$
|
| 87 |
|
Georgia
|
$10,125.98
current prices, US$
|
| 88 |
|
Dominica
|
$9,944.04
current prices, US$
|
| 89 |
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
$9,647.64
current prices, US$
|
| 90 |
|
Belarus
|
$9,435.38
current prices, US$
|
| 91 |
|
Gabon
|
$9,303.04
current prices, US$
|
| 92 |
|
Peru
|
$9,255.72
current prices, US$
|
| 93 |
|
Armenia
|
$8,968.92
current prices, US$
|
| 94 |
|
Jamaica
|
$8,404.91
current prices, US$
|
| 95 |
|
Marshall Islands
|
$8,286.56
current prices, US$
|
| 96 |
|
Colombia
|
$8,249.22
current prices, US$
|
| 97 |
|
Moldova
|
$8,239.36
current prices, US$
|
| 98 |
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
$8,228.76
current prices, US$
|
| 99 |
|
Kosovo
|
$8,033.19
current prices, US$
|
| 100 |
|
Thailand
|
$7,942.30
current prices, US$
|
| 101 |
|
Belize
|
$7,896.84
current prices, US$
|
| 102 |
|
Azerbaijan
|
$7,365.28
current prices, US$
|
| 103 |
|
Ecuador
|
$7,210.11
current prices, US$
|
| 104 |
|
Mongolia
|
$7,005.49
current prices, US$
|
| 105 |
|
Botswana
|
$6,943.16
current prices, US$
|
| 106 |
|
Libya
|
$6,866.14
current prices, US$
|
| 107 |
|
Suriname
|
$6,843.47
current prices, US$
|
| 108 |
|
Fiji
|
$6,825.46
current prices, US$
|
| 109 |
|
Paraguay
|
$6,798.76
current prices, US$
|
| 110 |
|
South Africa
|
$6,666.71
current prices, US$
|
| 111 |
|
Guatemala
|
$6,478.19
current prices, US$
|
| 112 |
|
Ukraine
|
$6,381.68
current prices, US$
|
| 113 |
|
Algeria
|
$6,095.32
current prices, US$
|
| 114 |
|
Tonga
|
$5,921.47
current prices, US$
|
| 115 |
|
Samoa
|
$5,886.59
current prices, US$
|
| 116 |
|
Iraq
|
$5,831.55
current prices, US$
|
| 117 |
|
Tuvalu
|
$5,830.31
current prices, US$
|
| 118 |
|
El Salvador
|
$5,743.69
current prices, US$
|
| 119 |
|
Cabo Verde
|
$5,671.00
current prices, US$
|
| 120 |
|
Micronesia
|
$5,241.07
current prices, US$
|
| 121 |
|
Indonesia
|
$5,074.05
current prices, US$
|
| 122 |
|
Jordan
|
$4,907.88
current prices, US$
|
| 123 |
|
Namibia
|
$4,816.30
current prices, US$
|
| 124 |
|
Morocco
|
$4,762.73
current prices, US$
|
| 125 |
|
Tunisia
|
$4,751.55
current prices, US$
|
| 126 |
|
Vietnam
|
$4,744.73
current prices, US$
|
| 127 |
|
Bolivia
|
$4,585.18
current prices, US$
|
| 128 |
|
Eswatini
|
$4,409.53
current prices, US$
|
| 129 |
|
Djibouti
|
$4,368.54
current prices, US$
|
| 130 |
|
Philippines
|
$4,320.56
current prices, US$
|
| 131 |
|
Bhutan
|
$4,285.19
current prices, US$
|
| 132 |
|
Iran
|
$4,074.44
current prices, US$
|
| 133 |
|
São Tomé and Príncipe
|
$4,060.88
current prices, US$
|
| 134 |
|
Uzbekistan
|
$3,646.60
current prices, US$
|
| 135 |
|
Honduras
|
$3,636.62
current prices, US$
|
| 136 |
|
Ghana
|
$3,193.07
current prices, US$
|
| 137 |
|
Egypt
|
$3,191.08
current prices, US$
|
| 138 |
|
Vanuatu
|
$3,132.90
current prices, US$
|
| 139 |
|
Venezuela
|
$3,102.94
current prices, US$
|
| 140 |
|
Zimbabwe
|
$3,070.88
current prices, US$
|
| 141 |
|
Côte d'Ivoire
|
$3,015.64
current prices, US$
|
| 142 |
|
Nicaragua
|
$2,952.67
current prices, US$
|
| 143 |
|
Angola
|
$2,930.69
current prices, US$
|
| 144 |
|
India
|
$2,818.03
current prices, US$
|
| 145 |
|
Cambodia
|
$2,812.21
current prices, US$
|
| 146 |
|
Kyrgyz Republic
|
$2,789.59
current prices, US$
|
| 147 |
|
Bangladesh
|
$2,734.10
current prices, US$
|
| 148 |
|
Mauritania
|
$2,582.10
current prices, US$
|
| 149 |
|
Papua New Guinea
|
$2,555.25
current prices, US$
|
| 150 |
|
Kenya
|
$2,549.28
current prices, US$
|
| 151 |
|
Kiribati
|
$2,481.33
current prices, US$
|
| 152 |
|
Haiti
|
$2,461.40
current prices, US$
|
| 153 |
|
Solomon Islands
|
$2,385.57
current prices, US$
|
| 154 |
|
Lao People's
|
$2,174.39
current prices, US$
|
| 155 |
|
Cameroon
|
$2,027.40
current prices, US$
|
| 156 |
|
Senegal
|
$1,921.39
current prices, US$
|
| 157 |
|
Comoros
|
$1,773.10
current prices, US$
|
| 158 |
|
Guinea
|
$1,741.14
current prices, US$
|
| 159 |
|
Pakistan
|
$1,706.91
current prices, US$
|
| 160 |
|
Tajikistan
|
$1,643.99
current prices, US$
|
| 161 |
|
Benin
|
$1,635.24
current prices, US$
|
| 162 |
|
Nepal
|
$1,535.24
current prices, US$
|
| 163 |
|
Timor-Leste
|
$1,507.87
current prices, US$
|
| 164 |
|
Zambia
|
$1,352.99
current prices, US$
|
| 165 |
|
Uganda
|
$1,353.41
current prices, US$
|
| 166 |
|
Tanzania
|
$1,301.74
current prices, US$
|
| 167 |
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
$1,225.35
current prices, US$
|
| 168 |
|
Nigeria
|
$1,199.62
current prices, US$
|
| 169 |
|
Chad
|
$1,138.77
current prices, US$
|
| 170 |
|
Togo
|
$1,119.60
current prices, US$
|
| 171 |
|
Burkina Faso
|
$1,115.02
current prices, US$
|
| 172 |
|
Myanmar
|
$1,097.47
current prices, US$
|
| 173 |
|
Rwanda
|
$1,043.00
current prices, US$
|
| 174 |
|
Mali
|
$1,013.64
current prices, US$
|
| 175 |
|
Lesotho
|
$1,001.08
current prices, US$
|
| 176 |
|
Ethiopia
|
$994.04
current prices, US$
|
| 177 |
|
Sierra Leone
|
$979.51
current prices, US$
|
| 178 |
|
Liberia
|
$904.22
current prices, US$
|
| 179 |
|
Gambia
|
$889.92
current prices, US$
|
| 180 |
|
Niger
|
$788.62
current prices, US$
|
| 181 |
|
Congo
|
$772.03
current prices, US$
|
| 182 |
|
Somalia
|
$763.08
current prices, US$
|
| 183 |
|
Sudan
|
$712.00
current prices, US$
|
| 184 |
|
Mozambique
|
$690.01
current prices, US$
|
| 185 |
|
Malawi
|
$622.47
current prices, US$
|
| 186 |
|
Madagascar
|
$616.22
current prices, US$
|
| 187 |
|
Central African Republic
|
$598.52
current prices, US$
|
| 188 |
|
Burundi
|
$485.54
current prices, US$
|
| 189 |
|
Yemen
|
$415.38
current prices, US$
|
| 190 |
|
South Sudan
|
$313.22
current prices, US$
|
What is the Richest Country in the World?
The richest country in the world in 2025 by GDP per capita is Liechtenstein, with an impressive GDP per capita of $231,713.06 (current prices, US dollar). When people ask "what is the richest country in the world" or "which is the richest country in the world," the answer based on IMF economic data clearly points to Liechtenstein, which demonstrates exceptional economic prosperity and the highest average wealth per person globally.
The top 3 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita form an exclusive group of economic powerhouses: #1 Liechtenstein ($231,713.06), #2 Luxembourg ($146,818.03), and #3 Ireland ($129,131.78). Following closely are Switzerland ($111,046.89) and Iceland ($98,149.92) rounding out the top 5 wealthiest nations.
Looking at historical trends, Liechtenstein was the richest country in the world in 2023 with a GDP per capita of $207,075.46, while in 2024, Liechtenstein led with $210,704.45. The consistency of Liechtenstein maintaining the #1 position from 2023 through 2025 demonstrates sustained economic excellence and stability.
Understanding the Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita
GDP Per Capita Explained
GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by its population, giving us the average economic output per person. This is the most reliable and widely-accepted metric for determining what is the richest country in the world. For example, Liechtenstein with $231,713.06 GDP per capita means each person generates this amount of economic value annually on average. Higher GDP per capita = greater wealth and prosperity per person, regardless of total country size. This metric accounts for population differences, making it ideal for fair international comparisons of living standards and economic well-being.
Success Factors
The richest countries in the world typically benefit from advanced infrastructure, excellent education and healthcare systems, political stability, strong rule of law, innovation-driven economies, and strategic natural resources or financial services sectors.
Geographic Distribution
The world's richest countries are found across different continents, including Europe (Luxembourg, Switzerland), Asia (Singapore), and the Middle East (Qatar, UAE). Understanding which is the richest country in the world reveals diverse paths to prosperity.
Economic Diversity
Top 10 richest countries in the world achieve wealth through various means: financial services, technology, natural resources (oil and gas), tourism, manufacturing, and strategic trade positions. Each has unique economic strengths.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the richest country in the world in 2025 according to GDP per capita?
Liechtenstein is the richest country in the world in 2025 with GDP per capita of $231,713.06. In 2024, Liechtenstein had $210,704.45 based on IMF data.
What are the top 10 richest countries in the world?
The top 10 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita in 2025 are: Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Iceland, Singapore, Norway, United States, Denmark, and Macao. These countries achieve high rankings through strong financial sectors, natural resources, advanced technology, and strategic business environments. Check our complete ranking table above for exact GDP per capita values and positions.
What is GDP per capita and how is it calculated?
GDP per capita = Total GDP ÷ Population. It measures average economic output per person and serves as the key indicator of prosperity and living standards. GDP is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders annually. Our data uses current prices in US dollars for accurate global comparisons.
What is the source of the provided data?
All data comes from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the world's most authoritative source for global economic statistics. Data is in current prices (US dollars) from 2021 to 2025, compiled from official national statistics offices and central banks worldwide.
How has the ranking of richest countries changed in recent years?
In 2021, Liechtenstein was the richest with $201,297.54, in 2023 it was Liechtenstein ($207,075.46), and in 2025 Liechtenstein ($231,713.06). The top positions remain relatively stable, with wealthy nations maintaining their status through diversified economies and strong institutions.
Why are some countries so wealthy?
Wealth factors include: strong institutions and rule of law, advanced infrastructure, excellent education systems, innovation and technology, strategic natural resources (oil, gas), robust financial services sectors, political stability, and favorable business environments that attract investment and talent.
How does population size affect GDP per capita rankings?
Small populations with high output = higher GDP per capita. This is why smaller nations like Luxembourg, Singapore, and Qatar often top rankings. Large countries like the USA and China have massive total GDPs but lower per capita figures due to large populations. GDP per capita shows average wealth per person, not total economic power.
Which is the richest country in the world by total GDP?
While this ranking focuses on GDP per capita (wealth per person), the USA has the largest total GDP globally. However, GDP per capita is a better measure of average prosperity and living standards. Countries like Luxembourg have much smaller total GDPs but higher per capita wealth.
Are all rich countries located in specific regions?
The richest countries span multiple continents: Europe (Luxembourg, Switzerland, Ireland, Norway), Asia (Singapore, Qatar, UAE), and North America (USA). This geographic diversity shows that wealth can be achieved through different economic models: finance, oil resources, technology, or manufacturing.
Data Source: https://data.imf.org