Top 10 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita (GDP per capita, adjusted for PPP) in 2025 — based on reliable reports such as IMF, Forbes, VisaVerge, ToppersNotes, etc.
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Luxembourg continues to assert its "rich" position in the GDP per capita rankings with an impressive figure of about 154.9 thousand USD, backed by a highly developed financial sector and a small population.
Right behind is Singapore, with a GDP per capita of about 153.6 thousand USD, thanks to its innovative economic strategy, modern infrastructure and excellent investment environment.
In third place, Macao SAR makes its mark with about 140.25 thousand USD GDP per capita, highlighted by its strong tourism and gaming industries.
Ireland ranks fourth with a GDP per capita of around $131.55k, boosted by tech and pharmaceutical giants such as Google, Apple, Pfizer.
Qatar ranks fifth with around $118.76k, thanks to its oil and gas revenues, efficient wealth distribution policies and economic diversification strategy.
Norway ranks sixth with $106.54k, bolstered by its huge sovereign wealth fund and stable social welfare.
Switzerland ranks seventh with $98.14k, prominent in banking, research and luxury goods exports.
Brunei Darussalam ranks eighth with a GDP per capita of $95.04k, benefiting from its oil and gas resources and tax-free personal welfare policies.
Guyana makes its debut in the Top 10 with $91.38 trillion, thanks to offshore oil discoveries and strong economic growth of 14.4% for the year.
Finally, the United States holds the 10th spot with a GDP per capita of around $89.68 trillion, reflecting a large, diverse and dynamic global economy.
Summary Table
Country/Territory Ranking GDP per capita (PPP, USD) 1 Luxembourg~154 9102 Singapore~153 6103 Macao SAR~140 2504 Ireland~131 5505 Qatar~118 7606 Norway~106 5407 Switzerland~98 1408 Brunei Darussalam~95 0409 Guyana~91 38010 United States~89 680
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Small countries or territories such as Luxembourg, Singapore, Macao, Ireland—with moderate populations, favorable tax policies, and developed centralized economies—dominate, resulting in exceptionally high GDP per capita.
Resource-rich countries like Qatar and Brunei have leveraged oil and gas to boost their living standards, while Guyana has enjoyed spectacular growth thanks to new oil.
Global giants like the United States, while leading in overall GDP, fall into 10th place in GDP per capita.
