Historical chart and dataset showing World GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA PPP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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Out of all 50 states, New York had the highest per-capita real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, at 90,730 U.S. dollars, followed closely by Massachusetts. Mississippi had the lowest per-capita real GDP, at 39,102 U.S. dollars. While not a state, the District of Columbia had a per capita GDP of more than 214,000 U.S. dollars. What is real GDP? A country’s real GDP is a measure that shows the value of the goods and services produced by an economy and is adjusted for inflation. The real GDP of a country helps economists to see the health of a country’s economy and its standard of living. Downturns in GDP growth can indicate financial difficulties, such as the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, when the U.S. GDP decreased by 2.5 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on U.S. GDP, shrinking the economy 2.8 percent. The U.S. economy rebounded in 2021, however, growing by nearly six percent. Why real GDP per capita matters Real GDP per capita takes the GDP of a country, state, or metropolitan area and divides it by the number of people in that area. Some argue that per-capita GDP is more important than the GDP of a country, as it is a good indicator of whether or not the country’s population is getting wealthier, thus increasing the standard of living in that area. The best measure of standard of living when comparing across countries is thought to be GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) which uses the prices of specific goods to compare the absolute purchasing power of a countries currency.

Key information about European Union GDP Per Capita

• European Union Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 38,454.191 USD in Dec 2021, compared with 34,402.825 USD in Dec 2020.
• EU GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1999 to Dec 2021, with an average number of 33,135.176 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 38,454.191 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 16,892.743 in Dec 2000.
• CEIC calculates GDP per Capita from quarterly Nominal GDP and annual Population and converts it into USD. Eurostat provides Nominal GDP in EUR and Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. European Union stands for EU27 excluding UK.

• In the latest reports, EU GDP expanded 1.264 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• EU Nominal GDP reached 4,140.452 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.144 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of EU was measured at 25.835 % in Dec 2022.

Key information about China GDP Per Capita

• China Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 13,306.173 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 12,959.024 USD in Dec 2023.
• China GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 388.951 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 13,306.173 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 68.243 in Dec 1957.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides GDP per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

• In the latest reports, China GDP expanded 4.550 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• China Nominal GDP reached 4,166.759 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.400 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of China was measured at 44.277 % in Dec 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita In the Euro Area was last recorded at 38145.12 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita In the Euro Area is equivalent to 302 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing European Union GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

The average for 2023 based on 185 countries was 19958.31 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Monaco: 256580.52 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 193.01 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mexico was last recorded at 10313.49 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Mexico is equivalent to 82 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Mexico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the main industrialized and emerging countries in current prices in 2024. All figures are estimates. This year, the gross domestic product per capita in China amounted to approximately 13,312.7 U.S. dollars.

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Key information about Taiwan GDP Per Capita

• Taiwan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 32,756.000 USD in Dec 2022, compared with 33,059.000 USD in Dec 2021.
• Taiwan GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1951 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 4,693.000 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 33,059.000 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 140.000 in Dec 1959.

• In the latest reports, Taiwan GDP contracted 2.500 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Taiwan Nominal GDP reached 185.233 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.460 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of Taiwan was measured at 36.490 % in Mar 2023.

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Key information about Iran GDP Per Capita

• Iran Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 11,556.954 USD in Mar 2021, compared with 7,842.602 USD in Mar 2020.
• Iran GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Mar 1960 to Mar 2021, with an average number of 2,962.524 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,199.317 USD in Mar 1992 and a record low of 185.008 in Mar 1960.
• CEIC calculates GDP per Capita from annual Nominal GDP and annual Population and converts it into USD. The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran provides Nominal GDP in local currency. The Statistical Center of Iran provides Population. The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita is in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.

• In the latest reports, Iran GDP expanded 4.987 % YoY in Mar 2022.
• Iran Nominal GDP reached 429.427 USD bn in Mar 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 51.545 % in Mar 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Iran was measured at 36.850 % in Mar 2022.

Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is a crucial economic indicator that represents the average economic output per person in a given country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the population size. This metric is often used to compare the economic performance of different countries and assess the relative prosperity of their citizens. Two commonly used versions of this indicator are GDP per capita at current prices and GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita at current prices reflects the total economic output of a country divided by its population, using the market prices of goods and services at the time of measurement. This metric provides a snapshot of the economic activity within a country without adjusting for inflation or differences in the cost of living across regions. Global GDP per capita at current prices (PPP) provides a measure of the average economic output per person, adjusted for the differences in the cost of living between countries. This adjustment allows for a more accurate comparison of living standards and economic productivity across different nations.

The average for 2024 based on 18 countries was 40607 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 75492 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in India: 9817 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about Portugal GDP Per Capita

• Portugal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 27,832.655 USD in Dec 2023, compared with 24,743.727 USD in Dec 2022.
• Portugal GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1960 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 9,240.995 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27,832.655 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 373.727 in Dec 1960.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. Statistics Portugal provides GDP per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 1995 is sourced from the World Bank.

• In the latest reports, Portugal GDP expanded 1.800 % YoY in Jun 2019.
• Portugal Nominal GDP reached 63.099 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 7.396 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Portugal was measured at 26.867 % in Sep 2024.