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

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.

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 Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last recorded at 65875.18 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in the United States is equivalent to 522 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - United States 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 (A939RC0Q052SBEA) from Q1 1947 to Q1 2025 about per capita, GDP, and USA.

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

United States - Real gross domestic product per capita was 68878.00000 Chn. 2009 $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Real gross domestic product per capita reached a record high of 69006.00000 in October of 2024 and a record low of 15032.00000 in October of 1949. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Real gross domestic product per capita - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

World GDP per capita for 2023 was $13,170, a 3.39% increase from 2022.

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<li>World GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$12,737</strong>, a <strong>3.11% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>World GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$12,353</strong>, a <strong>13.15% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>World GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$10,917</strong>, a <strong>3.69% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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 Mexico was last recorded at 10241.89 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Mexico is equivalent to 81 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Mexico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the per capita real Gross Domestic Product of New York from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, the per capita real GDP of New York stood at 90,731 chained 2017 U.S. dollars.

The real gross domestic product of the United States grew to 66,755 chained U.S. dollars in 2023. This reflects a slight increase from the previous year when the real per capita GDP was 65,420 chained U.S. dollars. For the recorded period, the lowest real per capita real GDP was in 1991, at 39,618 chained U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Total Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) (PCRGMP16980) from 2001 to 2017 about Chicago, IL, IN, WI, per capita, real, industry, GDP, and USA.

This table contains estimates of gross domestic product per capita and other per capita macroeconomic indicators.

In 2023, the per capita real gross domestic product of New Mexico was 49,879 chained 2017 U.S. dollars, a slight increase from the previous year. Since 2000, the per capita real GDP of New Mexico was the highest in 2023.

This statistic shows the per capita real Gross Domestic Product of Florida from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, the per capita real GDP of Florida stood at 56,571 chained 2017 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.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Mexico (PCAGDPMXA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2023 about Mexico, per capita, and GDP.

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.

Total Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product for Fayetteville, NC (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) was 38772.00000 $ in January of 2017, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Total Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product for Fayetteville, NC (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) reached a record high of 44657.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 35875.00000 in January of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Total Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product for Fayetteville, NC (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.