Well, where we do not? This common thesis is confirmed by the fact that Russia really is not in the ranking of the richest countries in the world (in terms of GDP per capita).

Forbes publication experts studied IMF data for 182 countries and selected the top ten wealthiest. However, do not rush to pack your bags - a good half of the leaders of the rating owe their well-being to oil and gas reserves. So maybe the Russians are still ahead?

The data are outdated, but we have prepared an updated ranking of economies and a table of GDP of the world in 2019.

10. Netherlands (GDP per capita - $ 40.973)

- one of the islands of relative stability in crisis Europe. The unemployment rate in the country is maintained at 5%, inflation for the first quarter of this year was only 2.4%.

9. Switzerland ($ 41,950)

- Stable leader in the ratings of countries in terms of living standards. However, despite such high incomes, the Swiss have to put up with the fact that it is precisely in their country that two of the 10 most expensive cities in the world are located at once: Geneva and Zurich.

8. Hong Kong ($ 45,944)

- In addition to being among the ten richest, it also occupies a leading position in the ranking of the competitiveness of the countries of the world from the Institute of Management Development. The leader in such a significant indicator as the Economic Freedom Index, Hong Kong has successfully used foreign investment to ensure stable economic growth.

7. United States ($ 46,860),

- Despite the crisis shaking the economy, it remains among the world leaders. Although the population of the superpower is not at all as wonderful as it might seem. About 15% of Americans live below the poverty line.

6. UAE ($ 47.439),

- Like many other richest countries, they have a last word in the oil market. Although government measures to diversify the economy have a good effect, such sectors as construction, trade, tourism and agriculture are taking the lead.

5. Brunei ($ 48,333)

- One of the few states where the population really feels a significant “per capita” share of GDP in their own wallet. 40% of workers in the country are visitors from Southeast and East Asia.

4. Norway ($ 51,959)

- Eurozone leader in oil and natural gas production. The state provides citizens with high welfare, paying great attention to the social sphere, including subsidies for education and benefits for the disabled part of the population.

3. Singapore ($ 56,694)

- It is becoming more attractive to world leaders in the field of latest technologies. The existing experience in setting up the production of electronics and software, coupled with a sparing tax regime, attracts billions to Singapore, which have the most positive effect on the welfare of the state.

2. Luxembourg ($ 81,466)

- It is an attractive platform for investors due to the presence of an offshore zone. Foreign capital works for the good of the Duchy. In addition, Luxembourg managed to win and retain the title of one of the most important banking centers in Europe and the world.

1. Qatar ($ 88,222)

- Tops the ranking of countries in terms of GDP. One of the most countries in the Arab world, which magnetically attracts emigrants from Russia, Europe and even the United States. Everyone wants to live well, so the population growth rate in one of the richest countries is about 3% annually, which exceeds the world average.

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