Despite countries like the U.S., China, India, or Germany often dominating economic rankings, the United States is the only top 10 economy to appear near the top of rankings for GDP per capita.

This graphic compares countries and territories with the highest GDP per capita in 2024 to those in 2014, based on data from the International Monetary Fund.

All figures are in international dollars and are adjusted based on purchasing power parity (PPP).

Understanding the Difference: GDP vs. GDP per Capita

GDP measures the total economic output of a country or region, while GDP per capita divides that output by the population, indicating the average economic output per person.

When the population factor is considered, lesser-known countries or territories with smaller populations but significant wealth appear at the top positions.

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