Ranking of countries with the highest GDP per capita in the world 2025

(CLO) According to a recent report, most of the richest countries in the world in terms of per capita income have in common small populations and strong social welfare systems.

While wealth is difficult to measure comprehensively, a common measure is GDP per capita, which is calculated by dividing total economic output by the number of citizens. Based on this index, the US ranks 8th globally, with an average income of $89,599 per person.

Here is a list of the 30 countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2025, based on data from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) October World Economic Outlook Update.

List of 30 richest countries in the world in 2025.

With a GDP per capita of $213,713, Liechtenstein ranks first in the world.

Nearly 60% of Liechtenstein's workforce is made up of immigrants, a factor that has significantly increased the country's average income. Similarly, Luxembourg - the second-ranked country - also has a large proportion of its workforce born in neighboring countries, thereby boosting its GDP per capita.

Ireland ranks third, with an average income of $129,132. Many major tech companies – from Google to Meta – have set up their European headquarters here thanks to its favorable tax regime, which further boosts the country’s GDP per capita.

Switzerland, Iceland and Singapore are next, where average incomes are less affected by tax policies or immigrant labor. Singapore's per capita income has increased 19-fold since 1980, thanks to its transformation into a global financial and trading center.

Source: https://congluan.vn/xep-hang-cac-quoc-gia-co-gdp-binh-quan-cao-nhat-the-gioi-2025-10316828.html