High-Income Countries

GNI Per Capita
GNI Per Capitaℹ️
1.BermudaBermuda$116,540
2.SwitzerlandSwitzerland$90,360
3.NorwayNorway$84,090
4.LuxembourgLuxembourg$81,110
5.IrelandIreland$74,520
6.United StatesUnited States$70,430
7.DenmarkDenmark$68,110
8.IcelandIceland$64,410
9.SingaporeSingapore$64,010
10.Cayman IslandsCayman Islands$63,370
11.SwedenSweden$58,890
12.QatarQatar$57,120
13.AustraliaAustralia$56,760
14.NetherlandsNetherlands$56,370
15.Hong KongHong Kong$54,450
16.FinlandFinland$53,660
17.AustriaAustria$52,210
18.GermanyGermany$51,040
19.BelgiumBelgium$50,510
20.IsraelIsrael$49,560
21.CanadaCanada$48,310
22.MacauMacau$46,730
23.AndorraAndorra$46,040
24.United KingdomUnited Kingdom$45,380
25.New ZealandNew Zealand$45,340
26.FranceFrance$43,880
27.JapanJapan$42,620
28.United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates$39,410
29.KuwaitKuwait$36,200
30.ItalyItaly$35,710
31.South KoreaSouth Korea$34,980
32.BruneiBrunei$31,510
33.MaltaMalta$30,560
34.SpainSpain$29,740
35.SloveniaSlovenia$28,240
36.CyprusCyprus$28,130
37.Sint Maarten Sint Maarten $27,510
38.BahamasBahamas$27,220
39.EstoniaEstonia$25,970
40.Czech RepublicCzech Republic$24,070
41.PortugalPortugal$23,730
42.Turks and Caicos IslandsTurks and Caicos Islands$23,600
43.ArubaAruba$23,070
44.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia$22,270
45.LithuaniaLithuania$21,610
46.Puerto RicoPuerto Rico$21,160
47.SlovakiaSlovakia$20,250
48.GreeceGreece$20,140
49.BahrainBahrain$19,930
50.NauruNauru$19,470
51.LatviaLatvia$19,370
52.Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis$18,560
53.HungaryHungary$17,740
54.CroatiaCroatia$17,150
55.BarbadosBarbados$16,720
56.PolandPoland$16,670
57.CuracaoCuracao$16,560
58.UruguayUruguay$15,800
59.Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago$15,070
60.OmanOman$15,030
61.ChileChile$15,000
62.Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda$14,900
63.RomaniaRomania$14,170
64.PanamaPanama$14,010
65.SeychellesSeychelles$13,260

Introduction

The economic health of a country plays a significant role in shaping the lifestyle, convenience, and opportunities available to its citizens. A central measure of this economic health is the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, a metric that helps us understand the average income of a country's citizens, considering both domestic and foreign outputs. High-income countries, as classified by the World Bank, boast a GNI per capita of $13,206 or more. These nations, often seen as benchmarks of prosperity, provide insightful data about the relationship between economic health and the quality of life.

  • Bermuda, with a GNI per capita of $116,540, tops the list of high-income countries, its stunning per capita income almost $26,000 more than the second-ranked country, Switzerland ($90,360).
  • Interestingly, amongst the top five high-income nations - Bermuda, Switzerland, Norway, Luxembourg, and Ireland - only Switzerland and Luxembourg are members of the same regional bloc, Europe, signaling the global dispersion of high-income countries.
  • Two newly classified high-income countries, Panama and Romania, hold the 64th and 63rd positions respectively on the list, with GNI per capita just above $14,000.
  • Despite being the largest economy, the United States ranks sixth on this list, reminding us that size doesn’t necessarily equate to individual wealth distribution.
  • Finally, while Europe appears to have a significant presence in the top ten, Asian locales (Singapore and Hong Kong), and countries from the Middle East (Qatar and United Arab Emirates) also feature in the top 30, suggesting a rising trend in substantial income levels moving eastward.

Countries with Highest Average Income

Starting the list are the top ten nations with the highest Gross National Income (GNI) per capita. Bermuda tops the chart with a substantial GNI per capita of $116,540. Its economic success can be attributed to its booming tourism industry and offshore finance sector which majorly contribute to the country's wealth. Switzerland stands second in the list with a GNI per capita of $90,360. Known for its strong economic base and sectors like pharmaceuticals, machinery, and finance, Switzerland continues to maintain its high-income status on a global scale. Coming in the third spot is Norway with a GNI per capita of $84,090. The nation's vast natural resources, including oil, have helped thrive its economy. Following closely is Luxembourg with a GNI per capita of $81,110. Despite its small size, Luxembourg boasts a prosperous economy backed by its robust finance sector and high levels of innovation. Rounding up the top five is Ireland, with a GNI per capita of $74,520. The country's burgeoning IT and pharmaceutical sectors have significantly boosted its economic growth. It is noteworthy that the United States, which possesses the world's largest economy, sits at the sixth position with a GNI per capita of $70,430, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands. 10 Countries with the Highest Average Income (GNI Per Capita):

  1. Bermuda - $116,540
  2. Switzerland - $90,360
  3. Norway - $84,090
  4. Luxembourg - $81,110
  5. Ireland - $74,520
  6. United States - $70,430
  7. Denmark - $68,110
  8. Iceland - $64,410
  9. Singapore - $64,010
  10. Cayman Islands - $63,370

By Region

Andorra

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Andorra

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$46,040

#23

Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$14,900

#62

Aruba

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Aruba

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$23,070

#43

Australia

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Australia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$56,760

#13

Austria

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Austria

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$52,210

#17

Bahamas

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Bahamas

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$27,220

#38

Bahrain

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Bahrain

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$19,930

#49

Barbados

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Barbados

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$16,720

#55

Belgium

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Belgium

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$50,510

#19

Bermuda

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Bermuda

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$116,540

#1

Brunei

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Brunei

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$31,510

#32

Canada

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Canada

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$48,310

#21

Cayman Islands

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Cayman Islands

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$63,370

#10

Chile

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Chile

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$15,000

#61

Croatia

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Croatia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$17,150

#54

Curacao

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Curacao

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$16,560

#57

Cyprus

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Cyprus

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$28,130

#36

Czech Republic

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Czech Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$24,070

#40

Denmark

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Denmark

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$68,110

#7

Estonia

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Estonia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$25,970

#39

Finland

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Finland

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$53,660

#16

France

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France

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$43,880

#26

Germany

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Germany

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$51,040

#18

Greece

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Greece

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$20,140

#48

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$54,450

#15

Hungary

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Hungary

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$17,740

#53

Iceland

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Iceland

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$64,410

#8

Ireland

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Ireland

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$74,520

#5

Israel

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Israel

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$49,560

#20

Italy

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Italy

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$35,710

#30

Japan

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Japan

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$42,620

#27

Kuwait

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Kuwait

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$36,200

#29

Latvia

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Latvia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$19,370

#51

Lithuania

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Lithuania

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$21,610

#45

Luxembourg

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Luxembourg

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$81,110

#4

Macau

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Macau

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$46,730

#22

Malta

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Malta

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$30,560

#33

Nauru

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Nauru

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$19,470

#50

Netherlands

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Netherlands

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$56,370

#14

New Zealand

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New Zealand

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$45,340

#25

Norway

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Norway

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$84,090

#3

Oman

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Oman

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$15,030

#60

Panama

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Panama

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$14,010

#64

Poland

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Poland

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$16,670

#56

Portugal

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Portugal

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$23,730

#41

Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$21,160

#46

Qatar

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Qatar

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$57,120

#12

Romania

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Romania

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$14,170

#63

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$18,560

#52

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$22,270

#44

Seychelles

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Seychelles

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$13,260

#65

Singapore

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Singapore

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$64,010

#9

Sint Maarten

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Sint Maarten

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$27,510

#37

Slovakia

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Slovakia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$20,250

#47

Slovenia

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Slovenia

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$28,240

#35

South Korea

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South Korea

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$34,980

#31

Spain

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Spain

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$29,740

#34

Sweden

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Sweden

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$58,890

#11

Switzerland

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Switzerland

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$90,360

#2

Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad and Tobago

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$15,070

#59

Turks and Caicos Islands

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Turks and Caicos Islands

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$23,600

#42

United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$39,410

#28

United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$45,380

#24

United States

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United States

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$70,430

#6

Uruguay

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Uruguay

Metric

Value

Rank

GNI Per Capita

$15,800

#58

Table

Region ↕GNI Per Capita ↕
Andorra iconAndorra$46,040
Antigua and Barbuda iconAntigua and Barbuda$14,900
Aruba iconAruba$23,070
Australia iconAustralia$56,760
Austria iconAustria$52,210
Bahamas iconBahamas$27,220
Bahrain iconBahrain$19,930
Barbados iconBarbados$16,720
Belgium iconBelgium$50,510
Bermuda iconBermuda$116,540
Brunei iconBrunei$31,510
Canada iconCanada$48,310
Cayman Islands iconCayman Islands$63,370
Chile iconChile$15,000
Croatia iconCroatia$17,150
Curacao iconCuracao$16,560
Cyprus iconCyprus$28,130
Czech Republic iconCzech Republic$24,070
Denmark iconDenmark$68,110
Estonia iconEstonia$25,970
Finland iconFinland$53,660
France iconFrance$43,880
Germany iconGermany$51,040
Greece iconGreece$20,140
Hong Kong iconHong Kong$54,450
Hungary iconHungary$17,740
Iceland iconIceland$64,410
Ireland iconIreland$74,520
Israel iconIsrael$49,560
Italy iconItaly$35,710
Japan iconJapan$42,620
Kuwait iconKuwait$36,200
Latvia iconLatvia$19,370
Lithuania iconLithuania$21,610
Luxembourg iconLuxembourg$81,110
Macau iconMacau$46,730
Malta iconMalta$30,560
Nauru iconNauru$19,470
Netherlands iconNetherlands$56,370
New Zealand iconNew Zealand$45,340
Norway iconNorway$84,090
Oman iconOman$15,030
Panama iconPanama$14,010
Poland iconPoland$16,670
Portugal iconPortugal$23,730
Puerto Rico iconPuerto Rico$21,160
Qatar iconQatar$57,120
Romania iconRomania$14,170
Saint Kitts and Nevis iconSaint Kitts and Nevis$18,560
Saudi Arabia iconSaudi Arabia$22,270
Seychelles iconSeychelles$13,260
Singapore iconSingapore$64,010
Sint Maarten  iconSint Maarten $27,510
Slovakia iconSlovakia$20,250
Slovenia iconSlovenia$28,240
South Korea iconSouth Korea$34,980
Spain iconSpain$29,740
Sweden iconSweden$58,890
Switzerland iconSwitzerland$90,360
Trinidad and Tobago iconTrinidad and Tobago$15,070
Turks and Caicos Islands iconTurks and Caicos Islands$23,600
United Arab Emirates iconUnited Arab Emirates$39,410
United Kingdom iconUnited Kingdom$45,380
United States iconUnited States$70,430
Uruguay iconUruguay$15,800
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