While our bank accounts and wallets cry in poor, it would appear that countries cry in poor too (coughs in 1MDB).
However, just like how your rich friends don't gotta worry about a thang, neither do these rich countries.
We've got some of the richest countries from all around the world as of 2025, and we highkey NEED to move there stat.
This is your list of top 10 richest countries based on GDP per capita, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
1. Singapore
GDP-PPP: $156,760 per capita
Growth: 2.0% annually
Global Trade Hub: Key shipping crossroads
Business: Stable, clean, and pro-investment
Economy: Finance, electronics, and pharma
2. Luxembourg
GDP-PPP: $152,920 per capita
Growth: 1.6% annually
Financial Powerhouse: Banking & 4,000+ investment funds
EU Hub: Hosts major European institutions
Economy: Steel (ArcelorMittal) & growing tech sector
3. Macao SAR
GDP-PPP: $134,040 per capita
Growth: 3.6% annually
Gaming Giant: Casinos earn more than Las Vegas
Tourism: Millions of visitors, mainly from Asia
Economy: One Country, Two Systems model
4. Ireland
GDP-PPP: $134,000 per capita
Growth: 2.3% annually
Tech & Pharma Hub: Hosts major multinationals
Low Corporate Tax: 12.5% attracts foreign investment
Workforce: English-speaking, EU member
5. Qatar
GDP-PPP: $121,610 per capita
Growth: 2.4% annually
Energy: Major oil & 3rd-largest natural gas reserves
Investments: Massive sovereign wealth fund
Modern Hub: Investing in infrastructure, culture & events
6. Norway
GDP-PPP: $107,890 per capita
Growth: 2.1% annually
Investments: World's largest sovereign wealth fund
Economy: Oil, shipping, renewables, and aquaculture
Policies: Strong democracy, low corruption, EV & clean energy leader
7. Switzerland
GDP-PPP: $97,580 per capita
Growth: 0.9% annually
Banking: Global leader in financial services
Manufacturing: Watches, instruments, machinery
Pharma Powerhouse: Home to Novartis and Roche
8. Brunei Darussalam
GDP-PPP: $95,760 per capita
Growth: 2.5% annually
Wealth: Main source of revenue and exports in oil & gas
Social Services: Free healthcare and education
Economy: Focus on halal food, Islamic finance, eco-tourism
9. Guyana
GDP-PPP: $94,260 per capita
Growth: 10.3% annually
Oil Boom: Major offshore discoveries, ExxonMobil investments
Resources: Gold, diamonds, bauxite
Sustainability: Balancing growth with environmental care
10. United States
GDP-PPP: $89,110 per capita
Growth: 1.8% annually
Economy: By total GDP is the world's largest economy
Innovation: Tech (Silicon Valley), finance (Wall Street)
Global Currency Power: U.S. dollar as reserve currency
Money does buy happiness by the way.
