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GDP per person in current US dollars (2026)

190/237 countries
Global$22,804Year-over-year+8.31%5-year change+38.36%
1980
2026
2031

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · GDP per person in current US dollars (2026)

Liechtenstein leads the world in GDP per person in current US dollars at $226,809 in 2026, followed by Luxembourg ($158,733) and Ireland ($140,186). Switzerland ($126,177) and Iceland ($110,048) close out the top 5. Next up, Singapore ($107,758) and Norway ($105,877). The United States ($94,430), Denmark ($83,445), and the Netherlands ($79,918) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: Liechtenstein has 2.8× the value of the Netherlands ($79,918). Eight of the top ten are in Europe, with four from Western Europe. Among these countries, Norway saw the largest year-over-year change at +12.1%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest GDP per person in current US dollars?
Liechtenstein has the highest GDP per person in current US dollars at $226,809 as of 2026, according to IMF World Economic Outlook.
Which country has the lowest GDP per person in current US dollars?
Yemen has the lowest GDP per person in current US dollars at $384 as of 2026, according to IMF World Economic Outlook.
What is the global average GDP per person in current US dollars?
The global average GDP per person in current US dollars across 190 countries is $22,804 as of 2026, according to IMF World Economic Outlook.

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated