Where Data Tells the Story
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GDP per capita is a widely used metric to gauge the average economic output per person in a country. However, depending on the data source and methodology, GDP per capita estimates can vary, sometimes significantly.
This infographic compares GDP per capita figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations (UN), and The World Bank to highlight the top 10 countries with the highest reported incomes.
Across all three institutions, Luxembourg holds the top position by a wide margin. Its GDP per capita ranges from $129K (UN and World Bank) to $141K (IMF), reflecting the country’s thriving financial sector and small population.
European nations make up more than half the list, with Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark all appearing in the top 10.
United States, the wealthiest country in the World and consistently ranked in terms of GDP per capita, has values ranging from $81K–$90K, depending on the source.
3 of the Top 10 are from Asia.
Australia appears at number 10 on the UN list with a GDP per capita of $67,129. However, according to the IMF, its GDP per capita is slightly higher at $67,979, though this is not enough to place it in the top 10 of that ranking.
These differences reflect the distinct methodologies and metrics each institution uses to define and calculate wealth.