GDP per Capita by Country

As of 2024, Monaco has the highest GDP per Capita at 288K US$. Data covers 191 countries. Source: World Bank.

The global average GDP per Capita is 21.4K US$ based on data from 191 countries (2024). Source: World Bank.

Burundi reports the lowest GDP per Capita at 219.42 US$ (2024).

Countries are ranked by their most recent reported value for GDP per Capita, sourced from World Bank. Reporting years can differ slightly between countries due to publication lag.

GDP per capita is a measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its total population. It is derived by dividing the Gross Domestic Product by the midyear population. According to the latest available data, this metric provides a simplified snapshot of individual prosperity and the relative economic performance of 212 countries and territories worldwide.

Monaco holds the ranking for the highest GDP per capita globally, with current estimates showing approximately $288,001 per person. This exceptionally high figure is driven by the country's small population and its status as a major financial hub. It reflects a high concentration of wealth and a service-oriented economy within the Mediterranean principality.

Burundi currently records the lowest GDP per capita in the world, with the latest figures placing it at approximately $219 per person. This low value indicates significant economic challenges, often linked to a high reliance on agriculture and limited industrial development. The ranking covers 212 countries, highlighting the vast economic disparities between the wealthiest and poorest nations.

The calculation involves taking the total Gross Domestic Product of a country and dividing it by the total midyear population. GDP represents the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders. By dividing this by the population, the resulting figure represents the average economic contribution or share per individual resident.