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

#1
Flag of Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein

Richest

$231,713.06

GDP per capita (2025)

#2
Flag of Luxembourg

Luxembourg

2nd Richest

$146,818.03

GDP per capita (2025)

#3
Flag of Ireland

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.

190 Countries
GDP Per Capita ↓

Richest Countries in the World - 2025 GDP Per Capita

Rank Flag Country GDP Per Capita (2025)
1 Flag of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
$231,713.06
current prices, US$
2 Flag of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
$146,818.03
current prices, US$
3 Flag of Ireland
Ireland
$129,131.78
current prices, US$
4 Flag of Switzerland
Switzerland
$111,046.89
current prices, US$
5 Flag of Iceland
Iceland
$98,149.92
current prices, US$
6 Flag of Singapore
Singapore
$94,480.80
current prices, US$
7 Flag of Norway
Norway
$91,883.69
current prices, US$
8 Flag of United States
United States
$89,598.86
current prices, US$
9 Flag of Denmark
Denmark
$76,580.72
current prices, US$
10 Flag of Macao
Macao
$74,920.67
current prices, US$
11 Flag of Netherlands
Netherlands
$73,173.72
current prices, US$
12 Flag of Qatar
Qatar
$71,441.42
current prices, US$
13 Flag of Australia
Australia
$65,946.02
current prices, US$
14 Flag of San Marino
San Marino
$65,269.01
current prices, US$
15 Flag of Sweden
Sweden
$62,036.06
current prices, US$
16 Flag of Austria
Austria
$61,694.03
current prices, US$
17 Flag of Belgium
Belgium
$60,417.88
current prices, US$
18 Flag of Israel
Israel
$60,008.97
current prices, US$
19 Flag of Germany
Germany
$59,925.32
current prices, US$
20 Flag of Hongkong
Hongkong
$56,843.91
current prices, US$
21 Flag of United Kingdom
United Kingdom
$56,660.87
current prices, US$
22 Flag of Finland
Finland
$56,083.74
current prices, US$
23 Flag of Canada
Canada
$54,934.84
current prices, US$
24 Flag of United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
$51,347.90
current prices, US$
25 Flag of Andorra
Andorra
$49,450.64
current prices, US$
26 Flag of New Zealand
New Zealand
$49,383.39
current prices, US$
27 Flag of Malta
Malta
$49,277.47
current prices, US$
28 Flag of France
France
$48,981.97
current prices, US$
29 Flag of Italy
Italy
$43,161.20
current prices, US$
30 Flag of Cyprus
Cyprus
$42,412.82
current prices, US$
31 Flag of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
$39,853.52
current prices, US$
32 Flag of Bahamas, The
Bahamas, The
$39,726.43
current prices, US$
33 Flag of Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands
$39,606.36
current prices, US$
34 Flag of Spain
Spain
$38,039.88
current prices, US$
35 Flag of Taiwan
Taiwan
$37,826.62
current prices, US$
36 Flag of Slovenia
Slovenia
$37,178.02
current prices, US$
37 Flag of Korea
Korea
$35,962.34
current prices, US$
38 Flag of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
$35,230.93
current prices, US$
39 Flag of Czech Republic
Czech Republic
$35,161.48
current prices, US$
40 Flag of Japan
Japan
$34,713.25
current prices, US$
41 Flag of Estonia
Estonia
$34,041.29
current prices, US$
42 Flag of Brunei
Brunei
$33,858.36
current prices, US$
43 Flag of Lithuania
Lithuania
$32,982.41
current prices, US$
44 Flag of Portugal
Portugal
$31,414.53
current prices, US$
45 Flag of Guyana
Guyana
$31,377.59
current prices, US$
46 Flag of Kuwait
Kuwait
$30,805.16
current prices, US$
47 Flag of Bahrain
Bahrain
$29,252.84
current prices, US$
48 Flag of Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic
$28,524.48
current prices, US$
49 Flag of Poland
Poland
$28,484.67
current prices, US$
50 Flag of Greece
Greece
$27,169.69
current prices, US$
51 Flag of Croatia
Croatia
$26,957.85
current prices, US$
52 Flag of Barbados
Barbados
$25,926.58
current prices, US$
53 Flag of Hungary
Hungary
$25,916.33
current prices, US$
54 Flag of Latvia
Latvia
$25,629.63
current prices, US$
55 Flag of Uruguay
Uruguay
$24,379.61
current prices, US$
56 Flag of Romania
Romania
$22,436.01
current prices, US$
57 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
$22,313.81
current prices, US$
58 Flag of St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis
$22,157.53
current prices, US$
59 Flag of Seychelles
Seychelles
$21,955.93
current prices, US$
60 Flag of Bulgaria
Bulgaria
$20,425.72
current prices, US$
61 Flag of Panama
Panama
$19,802.15
current prices, US$
62 Flag of Palau
Palau
$19,456.09
current prices, US$
63 Flag of Oman
Oman
$19,118.88
current prices, US$
64 Flag of Costa Rica
Costa Rica
$19,104.05
current prices, US$
65 Flag of Maldives
Maldives
$18,683.90
current prices, US$
66 Flag of Türkiye
Türkiye
$18,197.58
current prices, US$
67 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
$18,120.73
current prices, US$
68 Flag of Russian Federation
Russian Federation
$17,445.75
current prices, US$
69 Flag of Chile
Chile
$17,180.94
current prices, US$
70 Flag of Serbia
Serbia
$15,322.20
current prices, US$
71 Flag of Montenegro
Montenegro
$14,985.90
current prices, US$
72 Flag of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
$14,722.58
current prices, US$
73 Flag of St. Lucia
St. Lucia
$14,647.44
current prices, US$
74 Flag of Argentina
Argentina
$14,358.85
current prices, US$
75 Flag of Nauru
Nauru
$14,274.02
current prices, US$
76 Flag of Mexico
Mexico
$13,966.98
current prices, US$
77 Flag of Malaysia
Malaysia
$13,900.84
current prices, US$
78 Flag of China
China
$13,806.03
current prices, US$
79 Flag of Grenada
Grenada
$12,543.95
current prices, US$
80 Flag of Mauritius
Mauritius
$12,518.85
current prices, US$
81 Flag of Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
$11,919.42
current prices, US$
82 Flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
$11,132.38
current prices, US$
83 Flag of Albania
Albania
$11,108.18
current prices, US$
84 Flag of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
$10,801.10
current prices, US$
85 Flag of Brazil
Brazil
$10,577.86
current prices, US$
86 Flag of North Macedonia
North Macedonia
$10,377.99
current prices, US$
87 Flag of Georgia
Georgia
$10,125.98
current prices, US$
88 Flag of Dominica
Dominica
$9,944.04
current prices, US$
89 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
$9,647.64
current prices, US$
90 Flag of Belarus
Belarus
$9,435.38
current prices, US$
91 Flag of Gabon
Gabon
$9,303.04
current prices, US$
92 Flag of Peru
Peru
$9,255.72
current prices, US$
93 Flag of Armenia
Armenia
$8,968.92
current prices, US$
94 Flag of Jamaica
Jamaica
$8,404.91
current prices, US$
95 Flag of Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
$8,286.56
current prices, US$
96 Flag of Colombia
Colombia
$8,249.22
current prices, US$
97 Flag of Moldova
Moldova
$8,239.36
current prices, US$
98 Flag of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
$8,228.76
current prices, US$
99 Flag of Kosovo
Kosovo
$8,033.19
current prices, US$
100 Flag of Thailand
Thailand
$7,942.30
current prices, US$
101 Flag of Belize
Belize
$7,896.84
current prices, US$
102 Flag of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
$7,365.28
current prices, US$
103 Flag of Ecuador
Ecuador
$7,210.11
current prices, US$
104 Flag of Mongolia
Mongolia
$7,005.49
current prices, US$
105 Flag of Botswana
Botswana
$6,943.16
current prices, US$
106 Flag of Libya
Libya
$6,866.14
current prices, US$
107 Flag of Suriname
Suriname
$6,843.47
current prices, US$
108 Flag of Fiji
Fiji
$6,825.46
current prices, US$
109 Flag of Paraguay
Paraguay
$6,798.76
current prices, US$
110 Flag of South Africa
South Africa
$6,666.71
current prices, US$
111 Flag of Guatemala
Guatemala
$6,478.19
current prices, US$
112 Flag of Ukraine
Ukraine
$6,381.68
current prices, US$
113 Flag of Algeria
Algeria
$6,095.32
current prices, US$
114 Flag of Tonga
Tonga
$5,921.47
current prices, US$
115 Flag of Samoa
Samoa
$5,886.59
current prices, US$
116 Flag of Iraq
Iraq
$5,831.55
current prices, US$
117 Flag of Tuvalu
Tuvalu
$5,830.31
current prices, US$
118 Flag of El Salvador
El Salvador
$5,743.69
current prices, US$
119 Flag of Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde
$5,671.00
current prices, US$
120 Flag of Micronesia
Micronesia
$5,241.07
current prices, US$
121 Flag of Indonesia
Indonesia
$5,074.05
current prices, US$
122 Flag of Jordan
Jordan
$4,907.88
current prices, US$
123 Flag of Namibia
Namibia
$4,816.30
current prices, US$
124 Flag of Morocco
Morocco
$4,762.73
current prices, US$
125 Flag of Tunisia
Tunisia
$4,751.55
current prices, US$
126 Flag of Vietnam
Vietnam
$4,744.73
current prices, US$
127 Flag of Bolivia
Bolivia
$4,585.18
current prices, US$
128 Flag of Eswatini
Eswatini
$4,409.53
current prices, US$
129 Flag of Djibouti
Djibouti
$4,368.54
current prices, US$
130 Flag of Philippines
Philippines
$4,320.56
current prices, US$
131 Flag of Bhutan
Bhutan
$4,285.19
current prices, US$
132 Flag of Iran
Iran
$4,074.44
current prices, US$
133 Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe
$4,060.88
current prices, US$
134 Flag of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
$3,646.60
current prices, US$
135 Flag of Honduras
Honduras
$3,636.62
current prices, US$
136 Flag of Ghana
Ghana
$3,193.07
current prices, US$
137 Flag of Egypt
Egypt
$3,191.08
current prices, US$
138 Flag of Vanuatu
Vanuatu
$3,132.90
current prices, US$
139 Flag of Venezuela
Venezuela
$3,102.94
current prices, US$
140 Flag of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
$3,070.88
current prices, US$
141 Flag of Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
$3,015.64
current prices, US$
142 Flag of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
$2,952.67
current prices, US$
143 Flag of Angola
Angola
$2,930.69
current prices, US$
144 Flag of India
India
$2,818.03
current prices, US$
145 Flag of Cambodia
Cambodia
$2,812.21
current prices, US$
146 Flag of Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyz Republic
$2,789.59
current prices, US$
147 Flag of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
$2,734.10
current prices, US$
148 Flag of Mauritania
Mauritania
$2,582.10
current prices, US$
149 Flag of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
$2,555.25
current prices, US$
150 Flag of Kenya
Kenya
$2,549.28
current prices, US$
151 Flag of Kiribati
Kiribati
$2,481.33
current prices, US$
152 Flag of Haiti
Haiti
$2,461.40
current prices, US$
153 Flag of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
$2,385.57
current prices, US$
154 Flag of Lao People's
Lao People's
$2,174.39
current prices, US$
155 Flag of Cameroon
Cameroon
$2,027.40
current prices, US$
156 Flag of Senegal
Senegal
$1,921.39
current prices, US$
157 Flag of Comoros
Comoros
$1,773.10
current prices, US$
158 Flag of Guinea
Guinea
$1,741.14
current prices, US$
159 Flag of Pakistan
Pakistan
$1,706.91
current prices, US$
160 Flag of Tajikistan
Tajikistan
$1,643.99
current prices, US$
161 Flag of Benin
Benin
$1,635.24
current prices, US$
162 Flag of Nepal
Nepal
$1,535.24
current prices, US$
163 Flag of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
$1,507.87
current prices, US$
164 Flag of Zambia
Zambia
$1,352.99
current prices, US$
165 Flag of Uganda
Uganda
$1,353.41
current prices, US$
166 Flag of Tanzania
Tanzania
$1,301.74
current prices, US$
167 Flag of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
$1,225.35
current prices, US$
168 Flag of Nigeria
Nigeria
$1,199.62
current prices, US$
169 Flag of Chad
Chad
$1,138.77
current prices, US$
170 Flag of Togo
Togo
$1,119.60
current prices, US$
171 Flag of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
$1,115.02
current prices, US$
172 Flag of Myanmar
Myanmar
$1,097.47
current prices, US$
173 Flag of Rwanda
Rwanda
$1,043.00
current prices, US$
174 Flag of Mali
Mali
$1,013.64
current prices, US$
175 Flag of Lesotho
Lesotho
$1,001.08
current prices, US$
176 Flag of Ethiopia
Ethiopia
$994.04
current prices, US$
177 Flag of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
$979.51
current prices, US$
178 Flag of Liberia
Liberia
$904.22
current prices, US$
179 Flag of Gambia
Gambia
$889.92
current prices, US$
180 Flag of Niger
Niger
$788.62
current prices, US$
181 Flag of Congo
Congo
$772.03
current prices, US$
182 Flag of Somalia
Somalia
$763.08
current prices, US$
183 Flag of Sudan
Sudan
$712.00
current prices, US$
184 Flag of Mozambique
Mozambique
$690.01
current prices, US$
185 Flag of Malawi
Malawi
$622.47
current prices, US$
186 Flag of Madagascar
Madagascar
$616.22
current prices, US$
187 Flag of Central African Republic
Central African Republic
$598.52
current prices, US$
188 Flag of Burundi
Burundi
$485.54
current prices, US$
189 Flag of Yemen
Yemen
$415.38
current prices, US$
190 Flag of South Sudan
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