| Rank | Country | GDP - per capita (PPP) (US$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | 141,100 |  |
| 2 | Qatar | 104,300 | |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 81,100 | |
| 4 | Bermuda | 69,900 | |
| 5 | Monaco | 63,400 | |
| 6 | Singapore | 60,500 | |
| 7 | Jersey | 57,000 | |
| 8 | Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | 55,400 | |
| 9 | Norway | 54,200 | |
| 10 | Brunei | 50,000 | |
Definition: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2012
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