This list of top 10 richest countries in world is based on International Monetary Fund’s data.
Top 10 Richest Countries/Territories in the World
10. Hong Kong
GDP per Capita: $61,020
Hong Kong is a territory with a population of more than 7 million people. It has consistently ranked at the top of the Heritage Foundation's index of economic freedom since 1995, but the region suffers from a relatively high level of income disparity.
9. Switzerland
GDP per Capita: $61,360
Switzerland shares its border with Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It has a population of 8 million people.
8. United Arab Emirates
GDP per Capita: $68,250
The UAE has a population of over 10 million people. UAE is one of the top richest countries in the world. The UAE's economy remains remarkably reliant on oil.
7. Kuwait
GDP per Capita: $69,670
It is located in the Western part of Asia and shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait has the world's sixth-largest oil reserves and its economy is backed by it.
6. Norway
GDP per Capita: $70,590
Norway has a population of more than 5 million people. Norway has GDP per capita of $70,590 and holds 6th position in the list of top 10 richest countries of the world.
5. Ireland
GDP per Capita: $ 72,630
It is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe. This country has one of the highest growth rates in Europe.
4. Brunei
GDP per Capita: $ 76,740
The country has a population of about 400,000 people. Natural gas & crude oil production account for about 90% of its GDP.
3. Singapore
GDP per Capita: $ 90,530
The Republic of Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. It is the second-largest foreign investor in India. This country has the world's highest percentage of millionaires.
2. Luxembourg
GDP per Capita: $109,190
Luxembourg is located in the western part of Europe and shares its border with Belgium, Germany and France. Luxembourg has a stable and high-income market economy features moderate growth.
1. Qatar
GDP per Capita: $124,930
Qatar is the richest country in the world. It has a total GDP of approximately $124,930 per person. The economy of this small Middle Eastern country is based on the export of crude oil. The capital of Qatar is Doha.
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