This is the dataset for 2021 world biased/unbiased per capita GDP including ranking. The original data (country, code, population, GDP) was downloaded from the World Bank with date 12/22/2022.

The average for 2022 based on 67 countries was 9.86 births per 1000 people. The highest value was in Israel: 19 births per 1000 people and the lowest value was in Hong Kong: 4.4 births per 1000 people. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings for countries in 2022, reported in US dollars, as compiled from official statistics by the World Bank.

The average for 2023 based on 193 countries was -0.07 points. The highest value was in Liechtenstein: 1.61 points and the lowest value was in Syria: -2.75 points. The indicator is available from 1996 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This is the dataset for 2021 world biased/unbiased per capita GNI including ranking and classification by the World Bank. The original data (country, code, population, GNI, classification) was downloaded from the World Bank with date 12/22/2022 (notice that some countries have no data at the time of download).

The global banking sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with the market capitalization of the 100 largest banks reaching 7.4 trillion euros in early 2025. This marks the highest value observed since 2016, reflecting a strong recovery and expansion in the banking industry. The upward trend is particularly noteworthy given the fluctuations experienced in previous years, including the sharp decline during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese banks dominate global rankings While market capitalization provides one measure of bank size, total assets offer another perspective. In 2023, Chinese banks occupied the top four positions globally based on total assets, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) leading at approximately 6.3 trillion U.S. dollars. However, when ranked by market capitalization, JPMorgan Chase took the top spot, with ICBC falling to third place. This highlights the different metrics used to assess bank size and influence in the global financial landscape. China's banking sector continues to expand The growth in market capitalization of the world's largest banks is mirrored by the expansion of China's banking sector. By 2023, the number of banking institutions in China had reached 4,425, showing relative stability in recent years after a period of increase. Additionally, the value of bank assets in China amounted to over 50 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, nearly tripling over the past decade. This rapid growth underscores China's increasing importance in the global banking industry and its potential influence on overall market capitalization trends.

Bank of Jinzhou incurred in the largest loss in brand value among global banks from 2021 to 2022. The brand value of the Chinese bank decreased by ** percent between 2021 and 2022.

As of October 2025, JPMorgan was the world's leading bank in terms of investment banking revenue, generating around 6** billion U.S. dollars between January and October 2025. In the first half of 2025, JPMorgan was also the largest bank in the United States by total assets, followed by Bank of America and City Group. Global investment banking is dominated by U.S. banks The top five investment banks globally were all American multinational firms. In 2025, the two leading investment banks by revenue were JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. While JPMorgan outpaced Goldman Sachs, both banks reported revenues exceeding five billion U.S. dollars. BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley ranked third and fourth, with revenues of approximately 4.6 billion and 4.3 billion U.S. dollars, respectively. Together, these four banks held nearly a ********** of the global investment banking market share in terms of revenue in mid-2025. Investment banking fees Unsurprisingly, JPMorgan was also the leading bank in terms of investment banking fees. These fees represent the returns banks earn for offering investment services, such as facilitating mergers and acquisitions. In 2025, the largest value of investment banking fees came from services provided to the financial sector.

The statistic presents leading private banks worldwide in 2022, by assets under management. UBS led the ranking in that year, with managed assets amounting to approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. Private banks – additional information Private banking refers primarily to financial and investment services offered by banks to their high net worth clients. The conventional value of net worth needed for a person to be qualified as HNW individual is one million U.S. dollars. With large value of assets under management, and with consent of their HNW clients, private banks can access a wider range of investment possibilities including alternative investments such us hedge funds. Such non-traditional investments are usually not available to the regular bank clients due to the high minimum investment threshold. Also, such investments are much more risky than the traditional ones and without help of a financial advisor a person not knowledgeable about the financial markets could lose a big part of the invested money. The disadvantages of the non-traditional investments are volatility, lack of transparency and liquidity. On the other hand, the benefits of investing money in alternative are, among others, possibility of outperforming the markets and getting protection in times of downturn in the equity markets.

As of 2022, Israel had the highest price level index among listed countries, amounting to 138, with 100 being the average of OECD countries. Switzerland and Iceland followed on the places behind. On the other hand, Turkey and India had the lowest price levels compared to the OECD average. This price index shows differences in price levels in different countries. Another very popular index indicating the value of money is the Big Mac index, showing how much a Big Mac costs in different countries. This list was also topped by Switzerland in 2023.

Bangladesh BD: Firm with Female Top Manager: % of Firms data was reported at 3.600 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.800 % for 2013. Bangladesh BD: Firm with Female Top Manager: % of Firms data is updated yearly, averaging 3.600 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2022, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.800 % in 2013 and a record low of 1.300 % in 2007. Bangladesh BD: Firm with Female Top Manager: % of Firms data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Company Statistics. Firms with female top manager refers to the percentage of firms in the private sector who have females as top managers. Top manager refers to the highest ranking manager or CEO of the establishment. This person may be the owner if he/she works as the manager of the firm. The results are based on surveys of more than 100,000 private firms.;World Bank, Enterprise Surveys (http://www.enterprisesurveys.org/).;Unweighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: Women are vastly underrepresented in decision making positions at the top level in the private sector and this indicator monitors progress that has been made.

The average for 2023 based on 161 countries was 94.72 percent. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 404.46 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 2.47 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The “big four banks” in the United States are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank. These banks are not only the largest in the United States, but also rank among the top banks worldwide by market capitalization, with JPMorgan Chase being the most valuable bank in the world. Total assets of banks As the largest bank in the United States, JPMorgan Chase had total assets worth close to *** trillion U.S. dollars as of June 2025. Despite being the bank with the highest market capitalization in the world, the bank ranked only fifth in terms of total assets worldwide, while the top four positions were all held by Chinese banks. Stability in the banking sector in the United States In early 2025, all the "big four" banks in the United States maintained a common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio significantly above the required minimum of *** percent. JPMorgan Chase reported a CET1 ratio of ***** percent. Meanwhile, the highest CET1 ratio among U.S. banks during this period was ***** percent, achieved by TD Bank, the 12th largest bank in the country in the first half of 2025.

In September 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In September 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 17 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at -0.3 percent in September 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 8 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea was worth 18 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of North Korea represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - North Korea GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2025, three Dutch banks ranked among the world's top 100 most valuable banking brands. ING led with an estimated brand value of approximately 10.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Rabobank, which saw a significant year-over-year increase to 9.4 billion U.S. dollars. ABN AMRO also secured a spot in the top 100 with a brand value of 4.4 billion U.S. dollars. These three banks were not only among the global leaders but also the largest in the Netherlands in terms of assets. Market dominance and branch presence The prominence of these three banks extends beyond brand value. As of 2023, ING Group held the top position in the Netherlands with assets exceeding 975 billion euros, significantly outpacing its competitors. Rabobank and ABN Amro secured the second and third positions, respectively, solidifying their status as the leading banks in the Benelux region. Despite their market dominance, these major banks have been reducing their physical presence. Rabobank, for instance, maintained only 118 branches as of January 2024, while smaller banks like RegioBank and SNS Bank led in branch numbers with 418 and 199 locations, respectively. Sector trends and employment landscape The Dutch banking sector has shown resilience and growth in recent years. Total assets exceeded 2.8 trillion euros in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a consistent upward trend since 2021 and a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. However, this growth has not translated into increased employment opportunities. The sector experienced a decline in jobs between 2010 and 2022, with approximately 78,000 full-time positions recorded in 2022. This trend underscores the ongoing transformation in the banking industry, likely driven by digitalization and efficiency measures.

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.

Since 2008, and despite the beginning of the financial and economic crisis, France’s GDP has increased gradually. In 2023, the GDP of France reached ***** billion euros, compared to ******* billion euros in 2008. However, with the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it had fallen by almost ***** percent by 2020. Member of the European Union and of the G7, France is one of the leading industrialized country worldwide and in Europe. In 2024, the country's GDP amounted to ******* billion euros. A GDP that is expected to increase in the coming years For a few years now, the GDP of France has increased every year. Only 2009 and 2020 marked a decline in GDP compared to the previous year. Studies have shown that the GDP of France is supposed to increase in the years to come. In 2028, the GDP of France is expected to reach ***** billion U.S dollars. Projections of the real GDP of the country have also shows that it is supposed to grow by between *** and **** percent from 2023 to 2028. An economy that is doing better According to World Bank, services contributed to more than ** percent of the GDP of France. France is ranked in the top 20 export countries worldwide, despite a share of the industry sector in the GDP which has declined in the past years. The country has seen its number of exporting companies rising since 2016, with ****** billion U.S dollars worth of goods which were exported from France that year. France had a total business economy annual turnover of *** trillion euros in 2020 and its employment rate has remained steady in the past years.

As of April 2025, South Africa's GDP was estimated at over 410 billion U.S. dollars, the highest in Africa. Egypt followed, with a GDP worth around 347 billion U.S. dollars, and ranked as the second-highest on the continent. Algeria ranked third, with nearly 269 billion U.S. dollars. These African economies are among some of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. Dependency on oil For some African countries, the oil industry represents an enormous source of income. In Nigeria, oil generates over five percent of the country’s GDP in the third quarter of 2023. However, economies such as the Libyan, Algerian, or Angolan are even much more dependent on the oil sector. In Libya, for instance, oil rents account for over 40 percent of the GDP. Indeed, Libya is one of the economies most dependent on oil worldwide. Similarly, oil represents for some of Africa’s largest economies a substantial source of export value. The giants do not make the ranking Most of Africa’s largest economies do not appear in the leading ten African countries for GDP per capita. The GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population. Therefore, a populated country with a low total GDP will have a low GDP per capita, while a small rich nation has a high GDP per capita. For instance, South Africa has Africa’s highest GDP, but also counts the sixth-largest population, so wealth has to be divided into its big population. The GDP per capita also indicates how a country’s wealth reaches each of its citizens. In Africa, Seychelles has the greatest GDP per capita.

HSBC was the largest employer among the leading European banks in 2024 with the number of full-time equivalent employees exceeding *******. Banco Santander ranked second, with roughly ******* employees. It was followed by BNP Paribas, with ******* employees.