Richest Countries Race: 1960–2026 2026
Interactive race showing gdp per capita for 15 countries. Data from World Bank.
Current Standings
As of 2025, Liechtenstein ($231,713), Luxembourg ($146,818), and Ireland ($129,132) lead in gdp per capita. Sweden ranks lowest at $62,036.
Biggest Movers Since 1960
| Country | Then | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $428 | $94,481 | 221× |
| Ireland | $707 | $129,132 | 183× |
| Iceland | $1,486 | $98,150 | 66× |
| Luxembourg | $2,261 | $146,818 | 65× |
| Norway | $1,451 | $91,884 | 63× |
| Netherlands | $1,156 | $73,174 | 63× |
| Switzerland | $1,954 | $111,047 | 57× |
| Denmark | $1,389 | $76,581 | 55× |
| Liechtenstein | $4,262 | $231,713 | 54× |
| Australia | $1,813 | $65,946 | 36× |
All Countries · 15
| # | Country | GDP per Capita | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $231,713 | 1970-2025 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $146,818 | 1960-2025 |
| 3 | Ireland | $129,132 | 1960-2025 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $111,047 | 1960-2025 |
| 5 | Iceland | $98,150 | 1960-2025 |
| 6 | Singapore | $94,481 | 1960-2025 |
| 7 | Norway | $91,884 | 1960-2025 |
| 8 | United States | $89,599 | 1960-2025 |
| 9 | Denmark | $76,581 | 1960-2025 |
| 10 | Macao SAR, China | $74,921 | 1982-2025 |
| 11 | Netherlands | $73,174 | 1960-2025 |
| 12 | Qatar | $71,441 | 1970-2025 |
| 13 | Australia | $65,946 | 1960-2025 |
| 14 | San Marino | $65,269 | 1997-2025 |
| 15 | Sweden | $62,036 | 1960-2025 |