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

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.

19 of the 20 countries with the lowest estimated GDP per capita in the world in 2024 are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Sudan is believed to have a GDP per capita of just 351.02 U.S. dollars - for reference, Luxembourg has the highest GDP per capita in the world, at almost 130,000 U.S. dollars, which is around 400 times larger than that of Burundi (U.S. GDP per capita is over 250 times higher than Burundi's). Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa Many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa have been among the most impoverished in the world for over a century, due to lacking nutritional and sanitation infrastructures, persistent conflict, and political instability. These issues are also being exacerbated by climate change, where African nations are some of the most vulnerable in the world, as well as the population boom that will place over the 21st century. Of course, the entire population of Sub-Saharan Africa does not live in poverty, and countries in the southern part of the continent, as well as oil-producing states around the Gulf of Guinea, do have some pockets of significant wealth (especially in urban areas). However, while GDP per capita may be higher in these countries, wealth distribution is often very skewed, and GDP per capita figures are not representative of average living standards across the population. Outside of Africa Yemen is the only country outside of Africa to feature on the list, due to decades of civil war and instability. Yemen lags very far behind some of its neighboring Arab states, some of whom rank among the richest in the world due to their much larger energy sectors. Additionally, the IMF does not make estimates for Afghanistan, which would also likely feature on this list.

GDP per capita (current US$) in World was reported at 13170 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

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 statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the main industrialized and emerging countries in current prices in 2024. All figures are estimates. This year, the gross domestic product per capita in China amounted to approximately 13,312.7 U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Least Developed Countries (NYGDPPCAPCDLDC) from 1960 to 2024 about per capita and GDP.

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 .

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for the World (NYGDPPCAPKDWLD) from 1960 to 2024 about World, per capita, real, and GDP.

The average for 2023 based on 183 countries was 26826 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 130491 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 829 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Jordan was last recorded at 4016.83 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Jordan is equivalent to 32 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Jordan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Portugal GDP Per Capita

• Portugal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 27,832.655 USD in Dec 2023, compared with 24,743.727 USD in Dec 2022.
• Portugal GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1960 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 9,240.995 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27,832.655 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 373.727 in Dec 1960.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. Statistics Portugal provides GDP per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 1995 is sourced from the World Bank.

• In the latest reports, Portugal GDP expanded 1.800 % YoY in Jun 2019.
• Portugal Nominal GDP reached 63.099 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 7.396 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Portugal was measured at 26.867 % in Sep 2024.

Key information about Israel GDP Per Capita

• Israel Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 54,191.462 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 51,750.494 USD in Dec 2023.
• Israel GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 30,250.165 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 54,396.600 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 18,638.043 in Dec 2002.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. The Central Bureau of Statistics provides GDP per Capita in local currency. The Bank of Israel average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

• In the latest reports, Israel GDP expanded 4.141 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Israel Nominal GDP reached 126.952 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.369 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of Israel was measured at 27.169 % in Dec 2024.

Key information about Azerbaijan GDP Per Capita

• Azerbaijan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 7,283.800 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 7,133.000 USD in Dec 2023.
• Azerbaijan GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1990 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 3,841.700 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,990.800 USD in Dec 2014 and a record low of 98.300 in Dec 1991.

• In the latest reports, Azerbaijan GDP expanded 4.905 % YoY in Sep 2024.
• Azerbaijan Nominal GDP reached 20.960 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 21.660 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Azerbaijan was measured at 29.940 % in Sep 2024.

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) in World was reported at 24248 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The graph shows per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in China until 2024, with forecasts until 2030. In 2024, per capita GDP reached around 13,300 U.S. dollars in China. That year, the overall GDP of China had amounted to 18.7 trillion U.S. dollars. Per capita GDP in China Gross domestic product is a commonly-used economic indicator for measuring the state of a country's economy. GDP is the total market value of goods and services produced in a country within a given period of time, usually a year. Per capita GDP is defined as the GDP divided by the total number of people in the country. This indicator is generally used to compare the economic prosperity of countries with varying population sizes.In 2010, China overtook Japan and became the world’s second-largest economy. As of 2024, it was the largest exporter and the second largest importer in the world. However, one reason behind its economic strength lies within its population size. China has to distribute its wealth among 1.4 billion people. By 2023, China's per capita GDP was only about one fourth as large as that of main industrialized countries. When compared to other emerging markets, China ranked second among BRIC countries in terms of GDP per capita. Future development According to projections by the IMF, per capita GDP in China will escalate from around 13,300 U.S. dollars in 2024 to 18,600 U.S. dollars in 2030. Major reasons for this are comparatively high economic growth rates combined with negative population growth. China's economic structure is also undergoing changes. A major trend lies in the shift from an industry-based to a service-based economy.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Zhejiang data was reported at 135,565.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 125,043.000 RMB for 2023. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Zhejiang data is updated yearly, averaging 1,478.000 RMB from Dec 1950 (Median) to 2024, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 135,565.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 83.000 RMB in 1950. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Zhejiang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product per Capita.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data was reported at 228,000.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 200,278.000 RMB for 2023. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 2,993.000 RMB from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 228,000.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 66.000 RMB in 1949. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product per Capita.

Key information about Uzbekistan GDP Per Capita

• Uzbekistan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 2,790.035 USD in Dec 2023, compared with 2,527.369 USD in Dec 2022.
• Uzbekistan GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1987 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 830.403 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,790.035 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 383.343 in Dec 2002.
• CEIC calculates GDP per Capita from annual Nominal GDP and annual Population and converts it into USD. The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency and Population. The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 2000 is sourced from the World Bank.

• In the latest reports, Uzbekistan GDP expanded 5.530 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Uzbekistan Nominal GDP reached 17.502 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 12.635 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of Uzbekistan was measured at 22.762 % in Mar 2024.