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 66682.61 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in the United States is equivalent to 528 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.

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

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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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The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Panama was last recorded at 17137.35 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Panama is equivalent to 136 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Panama GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Chile was estimated at about 16.44 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 13.84 thousand U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 3.95 thousand U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

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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.

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The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Colombia was about 7.94 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 6.26 thousand U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 1.83 thousand U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

Key information about Taiwan GDP Per Capita

• Taiwan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 32,756.000 USD in Dec 2022, compared with 33,059.000 USD in Dec 2021.
• Taiwan GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1951 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 4,693.000 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 33,059.000 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 140.000 in Dec 1959.

• In the latest reports, Taiwan GDP contracted 2.500 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Taiwan Nominal GDP reached 185.233 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.460 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of Taiwan was measured at 36.490 % in Mar 2023.

Egypt GDP per capita for 2023 was $3,457, a 18.33% decline from 2022.

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<li>Egypt GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$4,233</strong>, a <strong>10.61% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Egypt GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$3,827</strong>, a <strong>9.01% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Egypt GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$3,511</strong>, a <strong>18.5% increase</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.

Key information about China GDP Per Capita

• China Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 13,306.173 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 12,959.024 USD in Dec 2023.
• China GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 388.951 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 13,306.173 USD in Dec 2024 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.

Mali GDP per capita for 2023 was $869.27, a 6.79% increase from 2022.

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<li>Mali GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$813.97</strong>, a <strong>5.62% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Mali GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$862.47</strong>, a <strong>7.23% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Mali GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$804.34</strong>, a <strong>1.93% 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.

Poland GDP per capita for 2023 was $22,057, a 16.76% increase from 2022.

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<li>Poland GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$18,891</strong>, a <strong>1.37% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Poland GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$18,636</strong>, a <strong>16.56% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Poland GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$15,988</strong>, a <strong>0.71% increase</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.