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  1. Countries with the highest wealth per adult 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Aug 18, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the highest wealth per adult 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203941/countries-with-the-highest-wealth-per-adult/
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    Aug 18, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2024, Switzerland led the ranking of countries with the highest average wealth per adult, with approximately ******* U.S. dollars per person. The United States was ranked second with an average wealth of around ******* U.S. dollars per adult, followed by Hong Kong SAR. However, the figures do not show the actual distribution of wealth. The Gini index shows wealth disparities in countries worldwide. Does wealth guarantee a longer life? As the adage goes, “money can’t buy you happiness,” yet wealth and income are continuously correlated to the quality of life of individuals in different countries around the world. While greater levels of wealth may not guarantee a higher quality of life, it certainly increases an individual’s chances of having a longer one. Although they do not show the whole picture, life expectancy at birth is higher in the wealthier world regions. Does money bring happiness? A number of the world’s happiest nations also feature in the list of those countries for which average income was highest. Finland, however, which was the happiest country worldwide in 2022, is missing from the list of the top twenty countries with the highest wealth per adult. As such, the explanation for this may be the fact that a larger proportion of the population has access to a high-income relative to global levels. Measures of quality of life Criticism of the use of income or wealth as a proxy for quality of life led to the creation of the United Nations’ Human Development Index. Although income is included within the index, it also has other factors taken into account, such as health and education. As such, the countries with the highest human development index can be correlated to those with the highest income levels. That said, none of the above measures seek to assess the physical and mental environmental impact of a high quality of life sourced through high incomes. The happy planet index demonstrates that the inclusion of experienced well-being and ecological footprint in place of income and other proxies for quality of life results in many of the world’s materially poorer nations being included in the happiest.

  2. Countries with the highest income per capita 2021

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    Updated Jul 4, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the highest income per capita 2021 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271019/per-capita-income-in-selected-countries/
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    Jul 4, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2021
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    Worldwide, Luxembourg has the highest net national income per capita, reaching nearly ****** U.S. dollars in 2021. Norway and Switzerland followed behind. When adjusting for purchasing power parity (PPP), Bermuda has the highest average income or wealth per adult worldwide.

  3. Income per capita by country in South America 2023

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    Updated Sep 9, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Income per capita by country in South America 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/913999/south-america-income-per-capita/
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    Sep 9, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    South America, Latin America, Americas
    Description

    Guyana was the South American country 20360the highest gross national income per capita, with 20,360 U.S. dollars per person in 2023. Uruguay ranked second, registering a GNI of 19,530 U.S. dollars per person, based on current prices. Gross national income (GNI) is the aggregated sum of the value added by residents in an economy, plus net taxes (minus subsidies) and net receipts of primary income from abroad. Which are the largest Latin American economies? Based on annual gross domestic product, which is the total amount of goods and services produced in a country per year, Brazil leads the regional ranking, followed by Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Many Caribbean countries and territories hold the highest GDP per capita in this region, measurement that reflects how GDP would be divided if it was perfectly equally distributed among the population. GNI per capita is, however, a more exact calculation of wealth than GDP per capita, as it takes into consideration taxes paid and income receipts from abroad. How much inequality is there in Latin America? In many Latin American countries, more than half the total wealth created in their economies is held by the richest 20 percent of the population. When a small share of the population concentrates most of the wealth, millions of people don't have enough to make ends meet. For instance, in Brazil, about 5.32 percent of the population lives on less than 3.2 U.S. dollars per day.

  4. F

    Constant GDP per capita for High Income Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Constant GDP per capita for High Income Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDPPCAPKDHIC
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    Jul 2, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for High Income Countries (NYGDPPCAPKDHIC) from 1960 to 2024 about per capita, income, and GDP.

  5. G

    GDP per capita, PPP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Sep 9, 2015
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    Globalen LLC (2015). GDP per capita, PPP by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_per_capita_ppp/
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    Sep 9, 2015
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    Globalen LLC
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1990 - Dec 31, 2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    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.

  6. R

    Russia Household Income per Capita

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Feb 25, 2025
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    CEICdata.com (2025). Russia Household Income per Capita [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/russia/annual-household-income-per-capita
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    Feb 25, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2013 - Dec 1, 2024
    Area covered
    Russia
    Description

    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.

  7. F

    Constant GDP per capita for Low Income Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Constant GDP per capita for Low Income Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDPPCAPKDLIC
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    Jul 2, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Low Income Countries (NYGDPPCAPKDLIC) from 1980 to 2024 about per capita, income, and GDP.

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    Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Lower Middle Income Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Lower Middle Income Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDPPCAPCDLMC
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    Jul 2, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Lower Middle Income Countries (NYGDPPCAPCDLMC) from 1960 to 2024 about per capita, income, and GDP.

  9. J

    Jordan Household Income per Capita

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Dec 15, 2020
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    CEICdata.com (2020). Jordan Household Income per Capita [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/jordan/annual-household-income-per-capita
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    Dec 15, 2020
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2016
    Area covered
    Jordan
    Variables measured
    Household Income and Expenditure Survey
    Description

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  10. Jordan Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2016 to Dec 2016, with an averaged value of 3,353.738 USD.
  11. The data reached an all-time high of 3,353.738 USD in Dec 2016 and a record low of 3,353.738 USD in Dec 2016.

  12. CEIC shifts year-end for Annual Household Income per Capita and converts it into USD. The Department of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The Central Bank of Jordan average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Annual Household Income per Capita is reported in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.

  • F

    Constant GDP per capita for Upper Middle Income Countries

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    (2025). Constant GDP per capita for Upper Middle Income Countries [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDPPCAPKDUMC
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    Jul 2, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Upper Middle Income Countries (NYGDPPCAPKDUMC) from 1960 to 2024 about per capita, income, and GDP.

  • G

    GDP per capita, PPP in High income countries (World Bank classification) |...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Feb 2, 2021
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    Globalen LLC (2021). GDP per capita, PPP in High income countries (World Bank classification) | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_per_capita_ppp/WB-high/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 2, 2021
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    Globalen LLC
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1990 - Dec 31, 2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The average for 2024 based on 58 countries was 58042 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 132570 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Barbados: 19946 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Total_Wealth_Per_Capita_USD

    • macro-rankings.com
    csv, excel
    Updated Dec 31, 2020
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    macro-rankings (2020). Total_Wealth_Per_Capita_USD [Dataset]. https://www.macro-rankings.com/Selected-Country-Rankings/Total-Wealth-Per-Capita-USD
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 31, 2020
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2020
    Area covered
    all countries
    Description

    Cross sectional data, all countries for the statistic Total_Wealth_Per_Capita_USD. Indicator Definition:Total wealth is calculated as the sum of produced capital, natural capital, human capital, and net foreign assets. Values are measured at market exchange rates in constant 2018 US dollars, using a country-specific GDP deflator.Indicator Unit:The statistic is measured in USD.Descriptive Statistics regarding the Indicator "Total Wealth Per Capita Usd":The number of countries with data stands at: 149 countries.The average value across those countries stands at: 156,420.47.The standard deviation across those countries stands at: 252,873.25.The lowest value stands at: 4,275.58, and was observed in Gambia, The, which in this case constitutes the country that ranks last.The highest value stands at: 1,246,092.21, and was observed in Switzerland, which in this case constitutes the country that ranks first.Looking at countries with values, the top 5 countries are:1. Switzerland, actual value 1,246,092.21, actual ranking 1.2. Norway, actual value 1,153,866.30, actual ranking 2.3. Iceland, actual value 1,032,409.04, actual ranking 3.4. Luxembourg, actual value 977,443.40, actual ranking 4.5. Qatar, actual value 901,777.28, actual ranking 5.Looking at countries with values, the bottom 5 countries are:1. Gambia, The, actual value 4,275.58, actual ranking 149.2. Central African Republic, actual value 5,261.80, actual ranking 148.3. Burundi, actual value 5,422.69, actual ranking 147.4. Mozambique, actual value 6,725.68, actual ranking 146.5. Niger, actual value 6,812.49, actual ranking 145.

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    GDP PER CAPITA PPP by Country in EUROPE

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 28, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). GDP PER CAPITA PPP by Country in EUROPE [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp-per-capita-ppp?continent=europe
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    Dataset updated
    May 28, 2017
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

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

  • Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025

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    Statista, Countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270180/countries-with-the-largest-gross-domestic-product-gdp-per-capita/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    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.

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    United States Household Income per Capita

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Dec 24, 2024
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    CEICdata.com (2024). United States Household Income per Capita [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/united-states/annual-household-income-per-capita
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 24, 2024
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2012 - Dec 1, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Key information about US Household Income per Capita

    • United States Annual Household Income per Capita reached 40,722.000 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 39,167.917 USD in Dec 2022.
    • US Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1984 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 21,116.200 USD.
    • The data reached an all-time high of 40,722.000 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 9,024.615 USD in Dec 1984.
    • In the latest reports, Retail Sales of US grew 0.967 % YoY in May 2023.

    CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Household Income and Average Household Size. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Household Income and Average Household Size.

  • i

    GDP per Capita

    • ieee-dataport.org
    Updated Aug 16, 2023
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    Lubna Altarawneh (2023). GDP per Capita [Dataset]. https://ieee-dataport.org/documents/gdp-capita-world-economic-outlook
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 16, 2023
    Authors
    Lubna Altarawneh
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Description

    The GDP per capita for countries is shown in this dataset for the different years. This economic metric shows the economic output per person and determines the country’s situation based on its economic growth. This dataset can be used to analyze the prosperity of a country based on its economic growth. Countries with higher GDP per countries are determined to be developed whereas countries with low GDP per capita are determined to be developing countries. This dataset can be used to analyze a country’s wealth and prosperity.

  • C

    China Disposable Income per Capita: Median

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Dec 15, 2024
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    CEICdata.com (2024). China Disposable Income per Capita: Median [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/china/income-per-capita/disposable-income-per-capita-median
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 15, 2024
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2013 - Dec 1, 2024
    Area covered
    China
    Variables measured
    Household Income and Expenditure Survey
    Description

    China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data was reported at 34,707.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 33,036.000 RMB for 2023. China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data is updated yearly, averaging 25,429.800 RMB from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2024, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,707.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 15,632.085 RMB in 2013. China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita.

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    Personal income per capita

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    Updated Sep 25, 2025
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    (2025). Personal income per capita [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/A792RC0A052NBEA
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    Sep 25, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Personal income per capita (A792RC0A052NBEA) from 1929 to 2024 about personal income, per capita, personal, income, GDP, and USA.

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    GDP PER CAPITA by Country in ASIA

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 26, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). GDP PER CAPITA by Country in ASIA [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/gdp-per-capita?continent=asia
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    Dataset updated
    May 26, 2017
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    Asia
    Description

    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.

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    GDP per capita, PPP in Upper middle income countries (World Bank...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Jan 29, 2021
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    Globalen LLC (2021). GDP per capita, PPP in Upper middle income countries (World Bank classification) | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_per_capita_ppp/WB-high-mid/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 29, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1990 - Dec 31, 2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The average for 2024 based on 48 countries was 21550 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Guyana: 70297 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Samoa: 6895 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    Statista (2025). Countries with the highest wealth per adult 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203941/countries-with-the-highest-wealth-per-adult/
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    Countries with the highest wealth per adult 2024

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    Dataset updated
    Aug 18, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2024, Switzerland led the ranking of countries with the highest average wealth per adult, with approximately ******* U.S. dollars per person. The United States was ranked second with an average wealth of around ******* U.S. dollars per adult, followed by Hong Kong SAR. However, the figures do not show the actual distribution of wealth. The Gini index shows wealth disparities in countries worldwide. Does wealth guarantee a longer life? As the adage goes, “money can’t buy you happiness,” yet wealth and income are continuously correlated to the quality of life of individuals in different countries around the world. While greater levels of wealth may not guarantee a higher quality of life, it certainly increases an individual’s chances of having a longer one. Although they do not show the whole picture, life expectancy at birth is higher in the wealthier world regions. Does money bring happiness? A number of the world’s happiest nations also feature in the list of those countries for which average income was highest. Finland, however, which was the happiest country worldwide in 2022, is missing from the list of the top twenty countries with the highest wealth per adult. As such, the explanation for this may be the fact that a larger proportion of the population has access to a high-income relative to global levels. Measures of quality of life Criticism of the use of income or wealth as a proxy for quality of life led to the creation of the United Nations’ Human Development Index. Although income is included within the index, it also has other factors taken into account, such as health and education. As such, the countries with the highest human development index can be correlated to those with the highest income levels. That said, none of the above measures seek to assess the physical and mental environmental impact of a high quality of life sourced through high incomes. The happy planet index demonstrates that the inclusion of experienced well-being and ecological footprint in place of income and other proxies for quality of life results in many of the world’s materially poorer nations being included in the happiest.

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