Rankings

Richest and Poorest Countries in the World 2026

50 countries ranked·Source: CIA World Factbook·Last updated: 2023

As of 2026, the ranking of the richest countries in the world reveals Monaco at the top with an astonishing GDP per capita of 270,100 USD, followed closely by Liechtenstein at 210,600 USD and Singapore at 132,600 USD. This ranking not only highlights economic prosperity but also serves as a benchmark for global financial health. The data is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.

Key Facts

Monaco's GDP per capita is more than double that of Liechtenstein, showcasing extreme wealth concentration.
Liechtenstein ranks as one of the smallest countries yet boasts one of the highest GDP per capita figures globally.
Singapore's robust economy continues to position it as a leading financial hub in Asia.
Luxembourg, at a GDP per capita of 128,200 USD, remains a key player in the European economic landscape.
Ireland's rapid economic growth has propelled it to the fifth position among the richest countries.

Top 50 Ranking

#	Countries	Regions	GDP per capita
1	Monaco	Europe	$270,100
2	Liechtenstein	Europe	$210,600
3	Singapore	East and Southeast Asia	$132,600
4	Luxembourg	Europe	$128,200
5	Ireland	Europe	$115,300
6	Macau	East and Southeast Asia	$112,800
7	Qatar	Middle East	$110,900
8	Bermuda	North America	$105,300
9	Norway	Europe	$91,100
10	Switzerland	Europe	$82,000
11	Brunei	East and Southeast Asia	$79,200
12	Cayman Islands	Central America and Caribbean	$78,100
13	United States	North America	$75,500
14	Denmark	Europe	$73,700
15	Greenland	North America	$71,000
16	Netherlands	Europe	$70,900
17	San Marino	Europe	$70,900
18	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	South America	$70,800
19	Faroe Islands	Europe	$70,400
20	Guyana	South America	$70,300
21	United Arab Emirates	Middle East	$68,600
22	Hong Kong	East and Southeast Asia	$66,200
23	Andorra	Europe	$65,900
24	Iceland	Europe	$65,600
25	Austria	Europe	$63,300

26	Sweden	Europe	$63,300
27	Belgium	Europe	$63,100
28	Germany	Europe	$62,800
29	Saudi Arabia	Middle East	$62,700
30	Malta	Europe	$60,500
31	Australia	Australia-Oceania	$60,100
32	Bahrain	Middle East	$59,100
33	Canada	North America	$56,700
34	Finland	Europe	$55,600
35	France	Europe	$54,500
36	Cyprus	Europe	$53,300
37	Italy	Europe	$53,100
38	United Kingdom	Europe	$52,500
39	South Korea	East and Southeast Asia	$50,400
40	Slovenia	Europe	$48,500
41	Spain	Europe	$48,400
42	New Zealand	Australia-Oceania	$48,200
43	Czechia	Europe	$48,000
44	Israel	Middle East	$47,300
45	Lithuania	Europe	$47,200
46	Virgin Islands	Central America and Caribbean	$46,500
47	Japan	East and Southeast Asia	$46,100
48	Sint Maarten	Central America and Caribbean	$45,800
49	Kuwait	Middle East	$45,400
50	Poland	Europe	$45,100

Poorest Countries in the World 2026

While nations like Monaco and Liechtenstein top the GDP per capita rankings, the world's poorest countries face vastly different economic realities. The countries below have the lowest GDP per capita in the world, reflecting challenges in economic development, infrastructure, and access to resources. Most of the poorest nations are located in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

#	Countries	Regions	GDP per capita
1	Yemen	Middle East	$200
2	South Sudan	Africa	$400
3	North Korea	East and Southeast Asia	$600
4	Eritrea	Africa	$700
5	Burundi	Africa	$800
6	Central African Republic	Africa	$1,100
7	Somalia	Africa	$1,400
8	Mozambique	Africa	$1,500
9	DRC	Africa	$1,500
10	Malawi	Africa	$1,600
11	Madagascar	Africa	$1,700
12	Liberia	Africa	$1,700
13	Niger	Africa	$1,800
14	Sudan	Africa	$1,900
15	Afghanistan	South Asia	$2,000
16	Solomon Islands	Australia-Oceania	$2,500
17	Burkina Faso	Africa	$2,500
18	Western Sahara	Africa	$2,500
19	Lesotho	Africa	$2,600
20	Chad	Africa	$2,600

Methodology & Data Source

The GDP per capita data is collected from national accounts and measures the average economic output per individual, providing insights into living standards. This data is referenced from the CIA World Factbook.

CIA World Factbook

Cite this data

APA

Bamwor. (2023). Countries by GDP per capita 2023. Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-05-06, from https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-gdp-per-capita

BibTeX

@misc{bamwor_countries_by_gdp_per_capita_2023_2023,
  author = {Bamwor},
  title = {Countries by GDP per capita 2023},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-gdp-per-capita},
  note = {Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Accessed 2026-05-06}
}

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