IMF 2026 Data Reveals List of World's Richest Countries
In the 2026 data based on International Monetary Fund projections, Liechtenstein takes the top spot, while Turkey failed to enter the top 20 economies.
According to the 2026 comparisons based on the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook data, Liechtenstein became the richest country in the world in terms of gross domestic product per capita based on purchasing power parity.
Top Countries in 2026
Countries' gross domestic product per capita values were compared based on the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook data. The data calculated according to purchasing power parity clearly showed that Europe's small economies stand out in this field.
Countries with the Highest Economic Output
In Liechtenstein, gross domestic product per capita was calculated at 195,372 dollars according to purchasing power parity. This country was followed by Singapore with 173,708 dollars and Ireland with 159,129 dollars.
Status of European and Asian Economies
Luxembourg ranked fourth with 156,719 dollars, while Macao ranked fifth with 140,423 dollars. Singapore, which was in ninth place in 2006, rose to second place in the 2026 projections.
Countries' Ranking Changes Over the Years
Ireland, which was previously in 12th place, climbed to third place. Meanwhile, the South American country Guyana increased its gross domestic product per capita thanks to oil production, surpassing the US.
Turkey's Position in the Economic Ranking
In the 2026 ranking based on International Monetary Fund data, Turkey was not among the top 20 richest economies in the world in terms of gross domestic product per capita based on purchasing power parity.