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.

The statistic displays the global gross domestic product (GDP) per capita from 2014 to 2024. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. It is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. In 2024, global GDP per capita amounted to about 13,673 U.S. dollars. Gross domestic product and global economy The global economy suffered a major impact with the global financial crisis of 2008 but after a drop in global gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 2009, the global economy recovered and reached record-high GDP per capita prices in 2013. Global GDP per capita has doubled over the past decade. Gross domestic product of industrial countries and emerging and developing countries combined is greater than GDP of all the other selected global regions combined, indicating economic prosperity and recovery despite some financial backsets. In the main industrialized and emerging countries, gross domestic product per capita is highest for the United States, followed by Germany and France. In the European Union, despite the financial crisis of 2008, GDP per capita has improved significantly. Another member of the European Union, Luxembourg, even reports the largest GDP per capita worldwide, followed by non-EU members Norway and Qatar.

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The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the United States from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the gross domestic product per capita in the United States amounted to around 85,812.18 U.S. dollars. Thus, the United States is one of the countries with the largest GDP per capita worldwide. See the U.S. GDP growth rate here and the US GDP for further information. For comparison, per capita GDP in China had reached about 5,553 U.S. dollars in 2011. Gross domestic product of the United States The gross domestic product (GDP) of a country is an economic key figure, as it represents the market value of goods and services produced in a country within one year. The United States’ GDP) is increasing consistently, and it is expected to continue growing. On a global scale, the U.S. share of GDP adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity has been in the range of 20 percent over the last few years, give or take a few percentage points. The United States has the largest GDP worldwide, with a significant lead over China, Japan and Germany. Gross domestic product per capita is annual GDP divided by the average population from the same year, which allows for a GDP calculation per inhabitant of a country. Thus, a country with a high GDP, like the United States, can still have a low GDP per capita. Consequently, if compared to other countries, the United States does not rank among the top ten on this list .

GDP per capita growth (annual %) in United States was reported at 1.7974 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - GDP per capita growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

The average for 2024 based on 177 countries was 27291 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 132570 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 836 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Peru was last recorded at 6711.19 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Peru is equivalent to 53 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Peru GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Chile was last recorded at 14579.40 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Chile is equivalent to 115 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Chile GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

ABOUT

The Global GDP Per Capita Dataset provides a comprehensive record of annual economic output per person across various countries and regions. It includes key economic indicators such as GDP per capita (adjusted for inflation and purchasing power parity), country codes, and yearly data points. This dataset is valuable for economists, researchers, policymakers, and analysts interested in studying economic growth, income distribution, and global development trends.

Key features of the dataset:

✅ Covers multiple countries and regions worldwide
✅ Provides annual GDP per capita data from 1990 to 2023
✅ Adjusted for inflation and purchasing power parity (PPP, constant 2021$)
✅ Sourced from the World Bank - World Development Indicators
✅ Useful for economic analysis, policy-making, and financial forecasting

This dataset serves as a crucial resource for understanding global economic trends, comparing living standards across nations, and making data-driven decisions in economic research and policy development.

FILE INFORMATION

The dataset consists of structured records related to GDP per capita, compiled from the World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI). Each file contains country-level economic data, including GDP per capita values in constant 2021 international dollars (PPP). This allows researchers, economists, and data analysts to study economic growth patterns and trends over time. The file type is CSV.

COLUMNS DESCRIPTION

• Entity – The country or region name.
• Code – The country code (ISO Alpha-3 format or OWID custom code) [NOTE : missing value if there is no ISO Alpha-3 code].
• Year – The year of the GDP observation (1990–2023).
• GDP per capita (PPP, 2021$) – The economic output per person, adjusted for inflation and cost of living.

This dataset provides valuable insights into economic trends over three decades, helping researchers analyze global income levels, economic development, and policy impacts.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Korea was last recorded at 34121.02 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in South Korea is equivalent to 270 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - South Korea GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shanghai data was reported at 190,321.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 180,536.000 RMB for 2022. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shanghai data is updated yearly, averaging 3,956.000 RMB from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2023, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 190,321.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 274.000 RMB in 1949. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Shanghai 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.

Out of all 50 states, New York had the highest per-capita real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, at 92,341 U.S. dollars, followed closely by Massachusetts. Mississippi had the lowest per-capita real GDP, at 41,603 U.S. dollars. While not a state, the District of Columbia had a per capita GDP of more than 210,780 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 average for 2024 based on 37 countries was 55142 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 128182 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Colombia: 18504 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last recorded at 75491.61 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in the United States, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 425 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - United States GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in France was last recorded at 39441.26 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in France is equivalent to 312 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical dataset showing U.S. GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Costa Rica was last recorded at 14866.58 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Costa Rica is equivalent to 118 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Costa Rica GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in European Union was last recorded at 34859.60 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in European Union is equivalent to 276 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - European Union GDP Per Capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.