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 four are in Asia, alongside the U.S., Canada, 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.

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.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Albania was last recorded at 5419.64 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Albania is equivalent to 43 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Albania GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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Key information about China GDP Per Capita

• China Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 12,621.720 USD in Dec 2023, compared with 12,674.873 USD in Dec 2022.
• China GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 369.297 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12,674.873 USD in Dec 2022 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 Azerbaijan was last recorded at 5651.35 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Azerbaijan is equivalent to 45 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Azerbaijan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Belgium (PCAGDPBEA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2023 about Belgium, per capita, and GDP.

GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Oman was last recorded at 18098.58 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Oman is equivalent to 143 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Oman GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mauritania was last recorded at 1630.27 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Mauritania is equivalent to 13 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Mauritania GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Os dados de Pib Per Capita dos Estados Unidos foram registrados em 59,484.000 USD em 2017. Este é um registro de um aumento com relação aos números anteriores de 57,542.000 USD em 2016. Os dados de Pib Per Capita dos Estados Unidos são atualizados anualmente, com uma média de 6,740.000 USD em 1929 até 2017, com 89 observações. Os dados alcançaram um alto recorde de 59,484.000 USD em 2017 e um baixo recorde de 455.000 USD em 1933. Os dados de Pib Per Capita dos Estados Unidos permanecem com status ativo na CEIC e são reportados pela fonte: Bureau of Economic Analysis. Os dados são classificados sob o Global Database’ Estados Unidos – Table US.A206: NIPA 2013: National Income: Per Capita: saar.

Graph and download economic data for Total Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) (PCRGMP31080) from 2001 to 2017 about Los Angeles, per capita, CA, real, industry, GDP, and USA.

GDP: per Capita: Jilin: Changchun data was reported at 77,084.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 74,310.000 RMB for 2022. GDP: per Capita: Jilin: Changchun data is updated yearly, averaging 49,048.000 RMB from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78,255.000 RMB in 2021 and a record low of 11,550.000 RMB in 2000. GDP: per Capita: Jilin: Changchun data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Changchun Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AE: Gross Domestic Product: Prefecture Level City: per Capita.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sweden was last recorded at 62665.22 US dollars in 2023, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Sweden, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 353 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sweden GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP per capita growth (annual %) in Niger was reported at --0.82223 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Niger - GDP per capita growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Key information about Israel GDP Per Capita

• Israel Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 54,191.462 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 51,750.494 USD in Dec 2023.
• Israel GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 30,250.165 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 54,396.600 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 18,638.043 in Dec 2002.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. The Central Bureau of Statistics provides GDP per Capita in local currency. The Bank of Israel average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

• In the latest reports, Israel GDP expanded 4.141 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Israel Nominal GDP reached 126.952 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.369 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of Israel was measured at 27.169 % in Dec 2024.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Burundi was forecast to decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 120.6 U.S. dollars (-37.61 percent). This overall decrease does not happen continuously, notably not in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The GDP per capita is estimated to amount to 200.02 U.S. dollars in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Djibouti, Zambia, and Uganda.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shandong data was reported at 90,771.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 86,143.000 RMB for 2022. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shandong data is updated yearly, averaging 1,263.000 RMB from Dec 1952 (Median) to 2023, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90,771.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 91.000 RMB in 1952. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shandong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product per Capita.

GDP per capita (current US$) in Algeria was reported at 5364 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Algeria - GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of Beijing municipality amounted to around 228,000 yuan, up from 113,692 yuan in 2015. Beijing is the capital city of China and after Shanghai the second largest city in the country. Per capita GDP development in Beijing Beijing saw an amazingly steady development of per capita GDP over the last decades, with nominal figures roughly doubling over the last ten years and exceeding 20,000 U.S. dollars for the first time in 2017. When compared on a national provincial and municipal level, Beijing displays the highest per capita GDP figures in China. From a city perspective, only very few Chinese cities indicate per capita GDP values on a comparable or higher level. Compared to other countries in the Asian Pacific region, Beijing’s per capita GDP is in the middle field and still considerably lower than the national average in developed East Asian countries. People’s income situation in Beijing As with per capita GDP, disposable income per person living in Beijing improved steadily over time. Real growth rates of disposable income slowed down in recent years but still indicated a robust positive development. Although overall consumer price inflation was consistently low in Beijing, prices for housing, child-related services, and eating out exploded over the years, leaving the impression for many lower income families that life in Beijing is no longer affordable.