Graph and download economic data for Gross domestic product per capita (A939RC0A052NBEA) from 1929 to 2024 about per capita, GDP, and USA.

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 indicator is calculated as the ratio of real GDP (GDP adjusted for inflation) to the average population of a specific year, where GDP is expressed in millions and population is expressed in thousands. Real GDP is published without decimals. GDP measures the value of the total final output of goods and services produced by an economy within a certain period of time. It includes goods and services that have markets (or which could have markets) and products which are produced by general government and non-profit institutions. It is a measure of economic activity and is commonly used as a proxy for the development in a country’s material living standards. However, it is not a complete measure of economic welfare. For example, GDP does not include most unpaid household work. Neither does GDP take account of negative effects of economic activity, like environmental degradation.

Graph and download economic data for Real gross domestic product per capita (A939RX0Q048SBEA) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about per capita, real, GDP, and USA.

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 .

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.

Graph and download economic data for Gross domestic product per capita (A939RC0Q052SBEA) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about per capita, GDP, and USA.

Trinidad and Tobago TT: GDP: per Capita data was reported at 109,328.732 TTD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 108,973.730 TTD for 2016. Trinidad and Tobago TT: GDP: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 16,898.990 TTD from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133,260.553 TTD in 2008 and a record low of 1,082.289 TTD in 1960. Trinidad and Tobago TT: GDP: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Trinidad and Tobago – Table TT.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. 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 local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;

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 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 Brazil was last recorded at 9564.58 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Brazil is equivalent to 76 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Brazil GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides key economic indicators for five of the world's largest economies, based on their nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022. It includes the GDP values, population, GDP growth rates, per capita GDP, and each country's share of the global economy.

Columns: Country: Name of the country. GDP (nominal, 2022): The total nominal GDP in 2022, represented in USD. GDP (abbrev.): The abbreviated GDP in trillions of USD. GDP growth: The percentage growth in GDP compared to the previous year. Population: Total population of each country in 2022. GDP per capita: The GDP per capita, representing average economic output per person in USD. Share of world GDP: The percentage of global GDP contributed by each country. Key Highlights: The dataset includes some of the largest global economies, such as the United States, China, Japan, Germany, and India. The data can be used to analyze the economic standing of countries in terms of overall GDP and per capita wealth. It offers insights into the relative growth rates and population sizes of these leading economies. This dataset is ideal for exploring economic trends, performing country-wise comparisons, or studying the relationship between population size and GDP growth.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Japan was last recorded at 37144.91 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Japan is equivalent to 294 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Japan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in China was last recorded at 13121.68 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in China is equivalent to 104 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - China GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Greece was last recorded at 21654.34 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Greece is equivalent to 171 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Greece GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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.

Key information about Japan GDP Per Capita

• Japan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 33,911.210 USD in Dec 2022, compared with 39,916.136 USD in Dec 2021.
• Japan GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 24,450.008 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 49,185.555 USD in Dec 2012 and a record low of 331.315 in Dec 1957.
• CEIC calculates GDP per Capita from annual Nominal GDP and monthly Population and converts it into USD. Economic and Social Research Institute provides Nominal GDP in local currency, based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2015. Statistics Bureau provides Population. Federal Reserve Bank average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 1994 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on SNA 1993 with benchmark year 2000 and prior to 1980 is based on SNA 1968.

• In the latest reports, Japan GDP expanded 0.605 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• Japan Nominal GDP reached 991.865 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 1.185 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Japan was measured at 28.779 % in Mar 2022.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Romania was last recorded at 12493.43 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Romania is equivalent to 99 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Romania GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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.