Top 10 wealthiest countries by GDP per capita in 2025: Where does India stand?
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Mar 12, 2025
Richest Countries by GDP per capita 2025: In a notable mention, Singapore moved up two positions to become the second richest country in the world.
Richest Countries by GDP per capita 2025: The global economy is projected to follow a divergent yet uncertain path, with anticipated growth rates of 3.3 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund’s January 2025 report. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its newest projections, highlighting the wealthiest countries according to their purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita.
This year, 2025, Luxembourg has reaffirmed its status as the wealthiest country in the world, boasting a remarkable GDP per capita of $154.91 thousand, as reported by the IMF, largely attributed to its strategic location in central Europe, robust financial services sector, and thriving as top tourist destinations.
In a notable mention, Singapore moved up two positions to become the second richest country in the world, surpassing Macau SAR, with a GDP per capita of $153.61 thousand.
Meanwhile, China’s special administrative region, Macau, follows with a GDP per capita of around $140.25 thousand, positioning itself in the third rank globally, thriving in its gaming and tourism sector.
In contrast, the United States, the largest global economy in nominal terms, ranks tenth in GDP per capita at around $89.68 thousand in 2025.
India, the fifth-largest economy in the world, faces a notable difference in GDP per capita, ranking in the bottom 100 countries (rank: 124th, as reported by Forbes) with a GDP per capita of $11.94 thousand in 2025.
Richest Countries by GDP per capita 2025: The global economy is projected to follow a divergent yet uncertain path, with anticipated growth rates of 3.3 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund’s January 2025 report. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its newest projections, highlighting the wealthiest countries according to their purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita.
This year, 2025, Luxembourg has reaffirmed its status as the wealthiest country in the world, boasting a remarkable GDP per capita of $154.91 thousand, as reported by the IMF, largely attributed to its strategic location in central Europe, robust financial services sector, and thriving as top tourist destinations.
In a notable mention, Singapore moved up two positions to become the second richest country in the world, surpassing Macau SAR, with a GDP per capita of $153.61 thousand.
Meanwhile, China’s special administrative region, Macau, follows with a GDP per capita of around $140.25 thousand, positioning itself in the third rank globally, thriving in its gaming and tourism sector.
Top 10 Richest Countries by GDP per capita in 2025
In contrast, the United States, the largest global economy in nominal terms, ranks tenth in GDP per capita at around $89.68 thousand in 2025.
India, the fifth-largest economy in the world, faces a notable difference in GDP per capita, ranking in the bottom 100 countries (rank: 124th, as reported by Forbes) with a GDP per capita of $11.94 thousand in 2025.
The chart illustrates the projected trends for the top ten wealthiest nations in 2025, measured by purchasing power parity and international dollars per capita, along with India’s position in this context. (Source: IMF)
Enlisted below are the top 10 richest countries in terms of GDP per capita PPP (purchasing power parity) as of February 2025
Rank 2025
Country
GDP-PPP per capita (in international dollars, thousand)
1
Luxembourg
$154.91
2
Singapore
$153.61
3
Macao SAR
$140.25
4
Ireland
$131.55
5
Qatar
$118.76
6
Norway
$106.54
7
Switzerland
$98.14
8
Brunei Darussalam
$95.04
9
Guyana
$91.38
10
United States of America
$89.68
Source: IMF
Methodology:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) represents the total economic output of a country, encompassing all goods and services produced. Dividing GDP by the number of full-time residents provides an insight into the average wealth of the population.
However, a more accurate assessment of a nation’s wealth incorporates inflation rates and local price levels, leading to the concept of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
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