The Richest countries in the world *) Note:- To Rank the world's wealthiest countries, Forbes looked at GDP
per capita adjusted for purchasing power of 182 nations
- Qatar has been ranked as the world's richest country per capita in a new list compiled by US-based Forbes magazine. Blessed with the third-largest natural gas reserves in the world, the Arab Gulf emirate of 1.7 million people is benefitting from a rebound in oil prices. Adjusted for purchasing power (PPP), Qatar has an estimated gross domestic product per capita of $88,222.Next slide: Luxembourg (Ranked No.2)
- In second place on the list is Luxembourg, with a per capita GDP on a purchasing-power parity (PPP) basis of $81,466.Next slide: Singapore (Ranked No.3)
- Technology, manufacturing and finance hub Singapore is ranked third on the list. The country’s GDP (PPP) per capita is $56,694 (estimated from 2009).Next slide: Norway (Ranked No.4)
- To rank the world’s wealthiest countries, Forbes looked at GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power for 182 nations.***) Country :- Qatar
*) Country:- Qatar
*) Ranked:- 1
>> Qatar has been ranked as the world's richest country per capita in a new
list compiled by US-based Forbes magazine.
>> Blessed with the third-largest natural gas reserves in the world, the
Arab Gulf emirate of 1.7 million people is benefitting from a rebound
in oil prices.
>> Adjusted for purchasing power (PPP), Qatar has an estimated
gross domestic product per capita of $88,222.
*) Country :- Luxembourg
*) ranked :- 2
>> With a per capita GDP on a purchasing-power parity (PPP) basis of $81,466.
*) Country :- Singapore
>> Technology, manufacturing and finance hub Singapore is ranked third.
>> The country’s GDP (PPP) per capita is $56,694 (estimated from 2009).
*) Country :- Norway
*) Ranked:- 4 ( GDP (PPP) per capita of $51,959 (estimated from 2009)
*) Country :- Brunei
*) Ranked:- 5 ( GDP (PPP) per capita of $48,333.)
*) Country:- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
*) Ranked:- 6
>> UAE oil reserves are ranked as the world's sixth-largest and it possesses
one of the most developed economies in West Asia.
>> The country’s GDP (PPP) per capita is $47,439 (estimated from 2009).
*) Country :- USA
*) Ranked:- 7
>> GDP (PPP) per capita of $46,860, US is ranked at No.7 on the Forbes list.
>> According to Forbes, the PPP-adjusted GDP—preferred by economists
when making international comparisons—takes into account the relative
cost of living and inflation rates, rather than just exchange rates, which
may distort real differences in worth.
*) Country :- Hong Kong
*) Ranked:- 8
>> Hong Kong is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour.
>> As one of the world's leading international financial centres, Hong Kong
has a major capitalist service economy characterised by low taxation and
free trade, and the currency, Hong Kong dollar, is the eighth most traded
currency in the world. Hong Kong has a GDP (PPP) per capita of $45,944.
*) Country :- Switzerland
*) Ranked:- 9
>> Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world by per capita
gross domestic product [GDP (PPP) per capita: $41,950].
>> It also has one of the world's largest account balances as a percentage
of GDP.
*) Country :- Netherlands
*) Ranked:- 10
>> The Netherlands was one of the world’s first countries to have an
elected parliament. And the benefits of democracy seem to be reaching
its citizens.
>> Its GDP (PPP) per capita is $40,973.
*) Country :- Australia
*) Ranked:- 11
>> A highly developed country, Australia is one of the world's largest economies.
>> Australia ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance,
such as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and the protection
of civil liberties and political rights. [GDP (PPP) per capita: $39,764]
*) Country :- Austria
*) Ranked:- 12
>> Also known for its high standard of living, Austria is ranked at
No 12 with GDP (PPP) per capita of $39,761.
*) Country :- Ireland
*) Ranked:- 13 (GDP (PPP) per capita: $39,492)
*) Country :- Canada
*) Ranked:- 14
>> Canada has a diversified economy that is reliant upon its abundant natural
resources and upon trade.
>> The country’s GDP (PPP) per capita is $39,171.
*) Country :- Kuwait
*) Ranked:- 15
>> Kuwait has the world's fifth largest oil reserves and its petroleum
products now account for around 95% of export revenues, and approximately
80% of government income.
>> The country’s GDP (PPP) per capita is $38,775 (estimated from 2009).
