You're asking: "The richest country on the planet" — usually understood as the country with the highest GDP per capita. This is a common way to measure the average wealth of a country's population.
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Richest countries by GDP per capita (PPP) – 2025
Luxembourg leads the world with a GDP per capita of around $154,910 (in purchasing power parity PPP)
Singapore ranks second with $153,610
Other sources such as Forbes India or The Times of India also confirm that Luxembourg regularly holds the top spot, with Singapore following closely behind.
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In some other tables (based on 2024 data), Luxembourg also tops the list with around $143-144k USD.
Summary:
Country Ranking GDP per capita (PPP, USD) Notes1 Luxembourg~$154,910 2025 – tops the world 2Singapore~$153,610 Right behind Luxembourg
So, if we look at GDP per capita by PPP in the year In 2025, Luxembourg will be the richest country on the planet, followed by Singapore.
