Richest Countries In The World 2025

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Gross Domestic Product Per Capita

1.	Monaco	$178.2K
2.	Liechtenstein	$156.5K
3.	Bermuda	$95.6K
4.	Luxembourg	$89.5K
5.	Switzerland	$76.0K
6.	Norway	$67.8K
7.	Macau	$64.3K
8.	Ireland	$60.3K
9.	Qatar	$56.1K
10.	Cayman Islands	$55.5K
11.	United States	$54.8K
12.	Iceland	$54.0K
13.	Denmark	$51.9K
14.	Singapore	$49.4K
15.	Australia	$49.3K
16.	Sweden	$48.5K
17.	San Marino	$47.3K
18.	Netherlands	$44.1K
19.	Austria	$43.6K
20.	Finland	$43.0K
21.	Hong Kong	$42.8K
22.	Germany	$41.8K
23.	Greenland	$40.3K
24.	Belgium	$40.0K
25.	Japan	$40.0K
26.	Canada	$39.4K
27.	United Kingdom	$39.1K
28.	France	$38.1K
29.	United Arab Emirates	$36.6K
30.	New Zealand	$35.9K
31.	Andorra	$35.7K
32.	Israel	$34.6K
33.	New Caledonia	$32.2K
34.	Puerto Rico	$32.2K
35.	Italy	$31.6K
36.	British Virgin Islands	$30.8K
37.	Bahamas	$27.3K
38.	South Korea	$27.3K
39.	Spain	$26.0K
40.	Kuwait	$25.6K
41.	Brunei	$25.2K
42.	Aruba	$25.1K
43.	Bahrain	$21.7K
44.	Anguilla	$21.2K
45.	Slovenia	$21.1K
46.	Malta	$20.6K
47.	Portugal	$20.0K
48.	Turks and Caicos Islands	$19.9K
49.	Saint Kitts and Nevis	$19.1K
50.	Greece	$18.6K
51.	Czech Republic	$18.6K
52.	Estonia	$17.6K
53.	French Polynesia	$17.5K
54.	Saudi Arabia	$17.3K
55.	Palau	$17.2K
56.	Cook Islands	$17.0K
57.	Curacao	$16.3K
58.	Barbados	$16.1K
59.	Cyprus	$15.9K
60.	Lithuania	$15.7K
61.	Trinidad and Tobago	$15.7K
62.	Slovakia	$15.5K
63.	Antigua and Barbuda	$15.5K
64.	Uruguay	$15.3K
65.	Latvia	$15.1K
66.	Montserrat	$14.1K
67.	Oman	$13.6K
68.	Seychelles	$13.3K
69.	Croatia	$12.8K
70.	Chile	$12.6K
71.	Hungary	$12.4K
72.	Panama	$12.4K
73.	Argentina	$11.9K
74.	Poland	$11.5K
75.	Costa Rica	$11.0K
76.	Venezuela	$10.1K
77.	Turkey	$10.1K
78.	Lebanon	$9.4K
79.	Mauritius	$9.4K
80.	Romania	$9.4K
81.	Malaysia	$8.6K
82.	Russia	$8.6K
83.	Mexico	$8.4K
84.	Brazil	$8.3K
85.	Maldives	$8.1K
86.	Nauru	$8.1K
87.	Grenada	$8.1K
88.	Cuba	$8.0K
89.	Dominica	$8.0K
90.	Bulgaria	$8.0K
91.	China	$7.9K
92.	Saint Lucia	$7.8K
93.	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	$7.4K
94.	Montenegro	$7.0K
95.	Kazakhstan	$6.9K
96.	Dominican Republic	$6.3K
97.	Libya	$6.2K
98.	Equatorial Guinea	$6.2K
99.	Botswana	$5.8K
100.	Gabon	$5.7K
101.	Thailand	$5.7K
102.	Peru	$5.6K
103.	Turkmenistan	$5.6K
104.	Colombia	$5.4K
105.	Ecuador	$5.4K
106.	Serbia	$5.4K
107.	Bosnia and Herzegovina	$5.3K
108.	Suriname	$5.3K
109.	North Macedonia	$5.2K
110.	Belarus	$5.0K
111.	Fiji	$5.0K
112.	Jamaica	$5.0K
113.	South Africa	$4.9K
114.	Iran	$4.8K
115.	Marshall Islands	$4.4K
116.	Belize	$4.2K
117.	Guyana	$4.2K
118.	El Salvador	$4.2K
119.	Namibia	$4.2K
120.	Albania	$4.2K
121.	Paraguay	$4.0K
122.	Georgia	$3.8K
123.	Armenia	$3.8K
124.	Guatemala	$3.8K
125.	Tonga	$3.7K
126.	Sri Lanka	$3.7K
127.	Samoa	$3.6K
128.	Azerbaijan	$3.6K
129.	Iraq	$3.5K
130.	Algeria	$3.5K
131.	Jordan	$3.4K
132.	Indonesia	$3.4K
133.	Tunisia	$3.3K
134.	Eswatini	$3.3K
135.	Mongolia	$3.2K
136.	Tuvalu	$3.2K
137.	Angola	$2.9K
138.	Micronesia	$2.9K
139.	Bhutan	$2.8K
140.	Morocco	$2.7K
141.	Cape Verde	$2.7K
142.	Bolivia	$2.7K
143.	Philippines	$2.6K
144.	Ukraine	$2.5K
145.	Vanuatu	$2.5K
146.	Palestine	$2.5K
147.	Egypt	$2.4K
148.	Vietnam	$2.1K
149.	Laos	$2.1K
150.	Honduras	$2.0K
151.	Timor Leste	$2.0K
152.	Moldova	$2.0K
153.	Uzbekistan	$1.9K
154.	Papua New Guinea	$1.9K
155.	Nicaragua	$1.9K
156.	Nigeria	$1.8K
157.	Sudan	$1.7K
158.	Djibouti	$1.7K
159.	India	$1.6K
160.	Solomon Islands	$1.5K
161.	Sao Tome and Principe	$1.5K
162.	Eritrea	$1.4K
163.	Comoros	$1.3K
164.	Kiribati	$1.3K
165.	Kenya	$1.3K
166.	Bangladesh	$1.3K
167.	Republic of the Congo	$1.3K
168.	Ivory Coast	$1.3K
169.	Ghana	$1.3K
170.	Myanmar	$1.2K
171.	Cambodia	$1.2K
172.	Pakistan	$1.2K
173.	Cameroon	$1.1K
174.	Zambia	$1.0K
175.	Kyrgyzstan	$973
176.	Zimbabwe	$968
177.	Lesotho	$962
178.	Mauritania	$960
179.	Syria	$954
180.	Senegal	$822
181.	Yemen	$737
182.	Tajikistan	$685
183.	Nepal	$677
184.	Haiti	$652
185.	Benin	$649
186.	North Korea	$642
187.	Chad	$616
188.	Rwanda	$601
189.	Mali	$601
190.	Guinea	$597
191.	South Sudan	$589
192.	Ethiopia	$556
193.	Guinea Bissau	$522
194.	Uganda	$521
195.	Liberia	$509
196.	Burkina Faso	$503
197.	Togo	$491
198.	Afghanistan	$479
199.	Sierra Leone	$418
200.	DR Congo	$395
201.	Madagascar	$370
202.	Gambia	$356
203.	Mozambique	$323
204.	Central African Republic	$315
205.	Niger	$277
206.	Malawi	$254
207.	Burundi	$217
208.	Somalia	$73

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World's Wealthiest Nations

In a world where economic prosperity can significantly shape a country's opportunities and global standing, understanding wealth distribution becomes a subject of interest and importance. Here we delve into the specifics of the wealthiest countries globally, using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as the primary criterion, this measurement providing insight into a nation's economic health and the relative prosperity of its populace. The GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the total population, which indicates the average economic output per person. This metric, unlike the total GDP, helps us account for prosperity on an individual level. However, it is important to note that a high GDP per capita does not necessarily indicate a country's wealth spread unevenly amongst its citizens. Key findings from the data include:

Monaco tops the list with the world's highest GDP per capita at $178.2K. This is largely attributed to its status as a tax haven and its considerable wealth concentrated among a small population.
The United States ranks eleventh globally with a GDP per capita of $54.8K. This significant wealth can be attributed to diverse and technologically advanced industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance.
European countries dominate the top of the rankings, with Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, and Iceland included in the top twelve.
Asian nations like Macau, Qatar, and Singapore also feature prominently among the top 15 countries.
It's noteworthy that several small countries with relatively minute populations, such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, demonstrate a high GDP per capita primarily due to being renowned tax havens and hosting many companies and wealthy individuals. While high GDP per capita often correlates with a high standard of living, it doesn't paint a complete picture. Factors like income distribution, financial equality, and social services also play vital roles in determining the quality of life among a country's population. Yet, this ranking offers a snapshot of global economic disparities and helps us consider the myriad factors contributing to a nation's wealth.

10 Richest Countries in the World

Topping the list is Monaco with a whopping $178.2K GDP per capita. This small city-state situated on the French Riviera is renowned for its luxury casinos, picturesque landscapes, and status as a tax haven, attracting significant wealth from across the world. Second on the list is Liechtenstein with a GDP per capita of $156.5K. This small European nation benefits from a sophisticated financial sector, attracting foreign investments and banking deposits. Bermuda ranks third with a GDP per capita of $95.6K. Known for its scenic beaches and as a preferred location for multinational businesses, the country's wealth can be traced back to its international business sector and tourism. Luxembourg and Switzerland hold the fourth and fifth spots respectively. Luxury goods, financial services, and strong sectors such as pharmaceuticals in Switzerland contribute towards these impressive numbers, with GDP per capita figures clocking in at $89.5K and $76.0K correspondingly. The Scandinavian nation of Norway claims the sixth place with a GDP per capita of $67.8K while Macau, a special administrative region of China known for its tourism and gambling industry, sits at seventh with $64.3K. Ireland, Qatar, and Cayman Islands round off the list, standing at eighth, ninth, and tenth places with GDP per capita of $60.3K, $56.1K, and $55.5K respectively. These nations' wealth can be attributed to a combination of strategic sectors, natural resources, and advantageous tax policies.

The Top 10 Richest Countries in the World:

Monaco - $178.2K
Liechtenstein - $156.5K
Bermuda - $95.6K
Luxembourg - $89.5K
Switzerland - $76.0K
Norway - $67.8K
Macau - $64.3K
Ireland - $60.3K
Qatar - $56.1K
Cayman Islands - $55.5K

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World's Wealthiest Nations

10 Richest Countries in the World

By Region

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Andorra

Angola

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

British Virgin Islands

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Curacao

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

French Polynesia

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Greenland

Grenada