Net national incomes have grown globally, growing from 694 U.S. dollars in 1970 to 9,750 in 2021. Much of this growth can be attributed to improvements in overall global development, as economies in developing countries have grown rapidly. Net national incomes grew steadily from the 1970s to the 2000s, and then experienced a sharper increase during the 2000s until the Great Recession, falling slightly in 2008.

With only ***** euros after accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP), Yemen had the lowest average income per adult worldwide in 2022. However, most of the countries on the list are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key information about United States Monthly Earnings

• United States Monthly Earnings stood at 4,901 USD in Feb 2025, compared with the previous figure of 4,887 USD in Jan 2025
• US Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2006 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 3,469 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 4,901 USD in Feb 2025 and a record low of 2,743 USD in Mar 2006

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from Average Weekly Earnings multiplied by 4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Average Weekly Earnings in USD. Monthly Earnings include Private Non Agricultural sector only.


Further information about United States Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, US Population reached 341 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of US increased to 4 % in Feb 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 62 % in Feb 2025

Key information about Russia Household Income per Capita

• Russia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 8,179.123 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 7,549.747 USD in Dec 2023.
• Russia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 5,882.623 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 9,660.697 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 183.584 USD in Dec 1992.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Russia grew 5.200 % YoY in Dec 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. Federal State Statistics Service provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The Bank of Russia average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

The statistic above provides the ranking of countries by median self-reported household income. Between 2006 and 2012, the median household income in Norway was about 51,489 U.S. dollars.

Key information about China Household Income per Capita

• China Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,805.935 USD in Dec 2013, compared with the previous value of 4,273.467 USD in Dec 2012.
• China Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1985 to Dec 2013, with an averaged value of 711.353 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,805.935 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 262.918 USD in Dec 1986.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of China grew 12.700 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC converts Annual Household Income per Capita into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers urban area only.

The average for 2021 based on 71 countries was 27.53 percent. The highest value was in Colombia: 43.7 percent and the lowest value was in Slovakia: 19.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1963 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Luxembourg had the highest average monthly salary of employees in the world in 2024 in terms of purchasing power parities (PPP), which takes the average cost of living in a country into account. Belgium followed in second, with the Netherlands in third.

Key information about Romania Household Income per Capita

• Romania Annual Household Income per Capita reached 7,531.947 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 6,591.522 USD in Dec 2022.
• Romania Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2001 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 3,229.809 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,531.947 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 746.832 USD in Dec 2001.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Romania grew 9.991 % YoY in Jun 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Monthly Average Household Income multiplied by 12 and annual Average Household Size and converts it into USD. The National Institute of Statistics provides Household Income in local currency and Average Household Size. The National Bank of Romania average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about Brazil Household Income per Capita

• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2016 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 4,526.050 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Brazil dropped 2.265 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics provides Monthly Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

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

Key information about Estonia Household Income per Capita

• Estonia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 14,235.697 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 12,845.581 USD in Dec 2022.
• Estonia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2008 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 8,538.284 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,235.697 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 6,049.405 USD in Dec 2010.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Estonia dropped 0.910 % YoY in Jun 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. Statistics Estonia provides Average Household Income per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

Saudi Arabia had the highest average income per adult of the G20 in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2022. It was also the country with the **** highest average income worldwide that year. Meanwhile, India recorded the lowest average income at ***** PPP euros.

Bermuda has the highest average income per adult in the world, reaching over ******* euros when accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP). Isle of Man and Qatar followed behind.

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Luxembourg had the highest average annual wage in Europe in 2024, at approximately ****** U.S. dollars when adjusting for purchasing power parity (PPP). Greece, which had an average annual salary of less than *******U.S dollars a year, had the lowest among the countries provided in this statistic.

Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: FE: Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) data was reported at 79,878.000 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,004.000 RUB for 2023. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: FE: Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) data is updated yearly, averaging 21,161.700 RUB from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2024, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79,878.000 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 411.300 RUB in 1994. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: FE: Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HA012: Household Income per Capita: by Region: Annual.

Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data was reported at 22,903.850 RMB in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,464.090 RMB for Sep 2012. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data is updated quarterly, averaging 10,431.935 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,903.850 RMB in Dec 2012 and a record low of 3,499.030 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

Key information about Japan Household Income per Capita

• Japan Annual Household Income per Capita reached 15,561.853 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 16,060.769 USD in Dec 2023.
• Japan Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 17,278.293 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 22,731.231 USD in Dec 2012 and a record low of 14,845.104 USD in Dec 2002.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Japan grew 5.854 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from monthly Household Income and monthly Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Statistical Bureau provides Household Income in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Workers Households only.

As of 2023, Rwanda had the lowest average monthly salary of employees in the world in terms of purchasing power parities (PPP), which takes the average cost of living in a country into account. Gambia had the second lowest average wages, with Ethiopia in third. Of the 20 countries with the lowest average salaries in the world, 17 were located in Africa. On the other hand, Luxembourg had the highest average monthly salaries of employees.