Top 15 Richest Countries in the World

A country's wealth is often determined by its GDP per capita. This is the average amount of money that each person in a country earns in a year. It takes into account both the number of people in a country and the amount of money that they earn. The higher the GDP per capita, the wealthier the country is.

1. Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country located in western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg has a population of just over 600,000 people. The capital and largest city is Luxembourg City.

2. Singapore

Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia. Despite its small size, it has a very high GDP per capita of $101,936.7. This makes it the second richest country in the world after Luxembourg.

3. Qatar

Qatar is a small country located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a population of just over two million people and an area of only 11,571 square kilometers. Despite its small size, Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita is $93,851.7, making it the fourth-richest country in the world.

4. Ireland

Ireland is a small island nation located in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of just over four million people and an area of 70,273 square kilometers. Despite its small size, Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita is $87,212.0, making it the fourth-richest country in the world.

5. Switzerland

Switzerland is a small landlocked country located in the heart of Europe. It has a population of just over eight million people and an area of 41,285 square kilometers. Despite its small size, Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita is $70,276.6, making it the fifth-richest country in the world.

6. United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a country located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a population of just over nine million people and an area of 83,600 square kilometers. Despite its small size, the UAE is one of the richest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita is $69,957.6, making it the sixth-richest country in the world.

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