Richest countries ranking (GDP per capita)

Well, where we do not? This widespread thesis is supported by the fact that Russia is really not in the ranking of the richest countries in the world (in terms of GDP per capita).

Forbes experts studied the IMF data for 182 countries and selected the top ten wealthiest. However, you should not rush to pack your bags - a good half of the states from among the leaders of the rating owe their well-being to oil and gas reserves. So maybe the Russians still have everything ahead?

The data is outdated, but we have prepared an updated ranking of economies and 2019 world GDP table. 

10 Netherlands (GDP per capita - $ 40,973)

- one of the islands of relative stability in crisis Europe. The unemployment rate in the country is maintained at 5%, inflation for the first quarter of this year was only 2.4%.

9.Switzerland ($ 41,950)

- steadily leads in country ratings by living standards population. However, despite such high incomes, the Swiss have to put up with the fact that they have two of the 10 most expensive cities in the world in their country: Geneva and Zurich.

8. Hong Kong ($ 45,944)

- in addition to being in the top ten of the richest, it also occupies a leading place in competitiveness ranking of countries of the world from the Institute of Management Development. The leader in such a significant indicator as the Index of Economic Freedom, Hong Kong successfully uses foreign investment to ensure stable economic growth.

7.US ($ 46,860),

- despite the crisis shaking the economy, remains among the world leaders. Although the population of the superpower is not doing as great as it might seem. About 15% of Americans live below the poverty line.

6.UAE ($ 47,439),

- like many other richest countries, they have not the last word on the oil market. Although the government's measures to diversify the economy are giving a good effect, and such industries as construction, trade, tourism and agriculture are taking the leading positions.

5. Brunei ($ 48,333)

Is one of the few countries where the population really feels a significant “per capita” share in GDP on its own wallet. 40% of employees in the country are immigrants from Southeast and East Asia.

4. Norway ($ 51,959)

- the leader of the Eurozone in oil and natural gas production. The state provides citizens with high welfare, paying great attention to the social sphere, including subsidies for education and benefits for the disabled part of the population.

3. Singapore ($ 56,694)

- becomes more and more attractive to world leaders in the field of the latest technologies. The existing experience in setting up the production of electronics and software, coupled with a gentle tax regime, attracts billions to Singapore, which have the most positive effect on the welfare of the state.

2. Luxembourg ($ 81,466)

- is an attractive platform for investors due to its offshore zone. Foreign capital works for the good of the Duchy. In addition, Luxembourg has managed to win and maintain the title of one of the most important banking centers in Europe and the world.

1. Qatar ($ 88,222)

- tops the rating of countries in terms of GDP. One of the most countries the Arab world, which attracts emigrants from Russia, Europe and even the United States with a magnet.Everyone wants to live well, so the population growth rate in one of the richest countries is about 3% annually, which is higher than the world average.