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.

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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.

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 statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the United States from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, the gross domestic product per capita in the United States amounted to around 81,632.25 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 .

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 16872.88 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Panama is equivalent to 134 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Panama GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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 China was last recorded at 12175.20 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in China is equivalent to 96 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - China 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 34601.03 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in European Union is equivalent to 274 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.

The statistic displays the global gross domestic product (GDP) per capita from 2013 to 2023. 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 2023, global GDP per capita amounted to about 13,169.6 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.

This statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in selected world regions in 2023. In North America, the gross domestic product per capita in 2023 amounted to approximately 79,640.43 U.S. dollars.

Key information about Sweden GDP Per Capita

• Sweden Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 52,838.491 USD in Dec 2020, compared with 51,949.952 USD in Dec 2019.
• Sweden GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2020, with an average number of 23,502.477 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 61,147.645 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 1,644.955 in Dec 1957.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. Statistics Sweden provides GDP per Capita in local currency based on ESA 2010. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 1993 is based on ESA 1995.

• In the latest reports, Sweden GDP expanded 2.589 % YoY in Sep 2022.
• Sweden Nominal GDP reached 136.147 USD bn in Sep 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.523 % in Sep 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Sweden was measured at 28.715 % in Sep 2022.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last recorded at 9258.05 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Brazil is equivalent to 73 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Brazil 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 Dominican Republic was last recorded at 8857.40 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Dominican Republic is equivalent to 70 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Dominican Republic GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Morocco GDP Per Capita

• Morocco Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 3,934.243 USD in Dec 2021, compared with 3,375.282 USD in Dec 2020.
• Morocco GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1960 to Dec 2021, with an average number of 1,062.255 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,934.243 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 150.155 in Dec 1961.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. High Commission for Planning provides GDP per Capita in local currency based on SNA 2008. Bank Al-Maghrib average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 2007 is based on SNA 1993. GDP per Capita prior to 1998 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on SNA 1968 and Population.

• In the latest reports, Morocco GDP expanded 2.000 % YoY in Jun 2022.
• Morocco Nominal GDP reached 33.164 USD bn in Jun 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.848 % in Jun 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Morocco was measured at 30.454 % in Dec 2021.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Ivory Coast was last recorded at 2302.75 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Ivory Coast is equivalent to 18 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ivory Coast GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This layer contains Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Per Capita - the total value of goods produced and services provided, divided by the total population in each country, from 1960 to 2016, expressed in 2016 US Dollars. Expressing the GDP in "per capita" terms allows for better comparisons across countries. Total GDP is available in an accompanying layer. GDP as a measure has been largely criticized as an incomplete measure of productivity and wealth, as it does not take into account production in the informal economy, quality of life, degradation to the environment, or income distribution. However, GDP is an internationally comparable measure, used in everything from banks setting interest rates to political campaign speeches.Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators.

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