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30. South Korea -

South Korea's GDP-PPP per capita is $59,330. The country has a thriving private sector as well as extremely skilled workers and top-tier infrastructure.

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29. France -

France's GDP-PPP per capita is $60,339. France is considered one of the seven largest economies in the world and the third largest within Europe. Here you'll find a lot of agriculture as well as a strong manufacturing industry.

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28. Canada -

Canada's GDP-PPP per capita is $60,495. In Canada, you'll find a skilled workforce and a strong financial and banking sector amongst other things such as plentiful mineral resources.

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27. Finland -

Finland's GDP-PPP per capita is $60,851. It has the lowest corporate tax rate of the Nordic countries and the EU in general. Additionally, Finland is a leader in the technology, telecommunications, and renewable energy spaces.

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26. Bahrain -

Bahrain's GDP-PPP per capita is $62,671. The Kingdom of Bahrain has a robust banking sector and is a worldwide supplier of aluminum products. This tourist destination is looking to expand its contributions from the private sector.

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25. Australia -

Australia's GDP-PPP per capita is $66,627. Australia is a competitive player predominately in the financial services, technology, and high-value-added manufacturing sectors.

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24. Germany -

Germany's GDP-PPP per capita is $67,245. In Germany, you'll find the largest economy in Europe. It is a country that is influential both politically and economically.

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23. Malta -

Malta's GDP-PPP per capita is $67,682. A lot of investment passes through Malta thanks to its reputation for being stable politically as well as having low taxes and a welcoming business environment. 

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22. Belgium -

Belgium's GDP-PPP per capita is $68,079. Belgium's capital city, Brussels, is home to the EU and NATO headquarters. Throughout the country, you'll find an extremely educated workforce, world-famous research institutions, and much more.

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21. Andorra -

Andorra's GDP-PPP per capita is $69,146. Here you'll find sophisticated infrastructure which includes a unique micro-fiber-optic network for the entire country. It is also open to and even seeking to attract foreign investors.

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20. Sweden -

Sweden's GDP-PPP per capita is $69,177. It has an economy based on exports and has a population of nearly 11 million people. Furthermore, there are low corporate taxes here and a stable political environment.

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19. Austria -

Austria's GDP-PPP per capita is $69,460. It has a very stable business environment and excellent infrastructure. It is also strategically located between Western European powerhouses and high-growth markets in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.

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18. Saudi Arabia -

Saudi Arabia's GDP-PPP per capita is $70,333. Saudi Arabia has over 15% of the world's oil reserves. The economy, though, is undergoing a transformation from oil to a more diversified portfolio of offerings.

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17. Iceland -

Iceland's GDP-PPP per capita is $73,784. The economy here is focused on tourism, aluminum production, and fisheries. In Iceland, there is a high standard of living and a highly educated, English-speaking workforce.

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The Netherlands' GDP-PPP per capita is $74,158. It has a well-developed financial sector and is strategically located on the North Sea. Industries that are the most prevalent here include petroleum refining and chemicals, food processing, as well as information technology and manufacturing.

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15. Hong Kong -

Hong Kong SAR's GDP-PPP per capita is $75,128. It is a country that is welcoming towards foreign investment and that serves as a global trade hub.

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14. Taiwan -

Taiwan's GDP-PPP per capita is $76,858. Taiwan is a leading semiconductor manufacturer. Here there is a wide range of financial services and foreign investment is often incentivized. 

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13. Brunei Darussalam -

Brunei Darussalam's GDP-PPP per capita is $77,534. This Southeast Asian nation has a population of about 500,000. The oil and gas sectors are essential here and make up 90% of government revenue.

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12. Denmark -

Denmark's GDP-PPP per capita is $77,641. In Denmark, pharmaceuticals, maritime shipping, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors dominate the market.

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11. Guyana -

Guyana's GDP-PPP per capita is $80,137. The economy used to be reliant on exports such as sugar, rice, wood, and gold. However, in 2019 there was a discovery of offshore deposits of oil which transformed the country's economy.

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10. Norway -

Norway's GDP-PPP per capita is $82,832. In the 1960s, offshore oil and gas were discovered and have helped Norway boost its economy. Top industries here range from forest and minerals to seafood and even to finance. 

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9. United States -

The United States' GDP-PPP per capita is $85,373. In the US, you'll find countless innovative research facilities, a high level of business freedom, and banking services enabling it to be a top destination for foreign direct investment.

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8. San Marino -

San Marino's GDP-PPP per capita is $86,989. According to Global Finance, "The economy thrives on tourism, banking, agriculture, and exports such as ceramics, clothing, fabrics, and collector-favored postage stamps and coins."

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7. Switzerland -

Switzerland's GDP-PPP per capita is $91,932. In Switzerland, there is a population of about 8.8 million who are both multilingual and multicultural. Thanks mainly to banking, insurance, and tourism, and exporting luxury goods, Switzerland has a thriving economy.

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6. United Arab Emirates -

United Arab Emirates' GDP-PPP per capita is $96,846. The large reserves of oil and natural gas account for about 30% of the GDP here. 

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5. Qatar -

Qatar's GDP-PPP per capita is $112,283. Large deposits of natural gas and oil help support this country. However, the government is encouraging private investment across sectors from tourism to infrastructure.

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4. Singapore -

Singapore's GDP-PPP per capita is $133,737. Singapore's economy is dominated by services. It is "also a major manufacturer of electronics, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals and petrochemicals."

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3. Ireland -

Ireland's GDP-PPP per capita is $133,895. Ireland attracts a lot of foreign direct investment (FDI) from countries like the United States. Additionally, its location between North America and Europe makes it very globally connected.

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2. Macao -

Macao's GDP-PPP per capita is $134,141. Macao is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It was once heavily reliant on the gaming industry but since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been trying to diversify its offerings into commerce, finance, and technology services.

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1. Luxembourg -

Luxembourg's GDP-PPP per capita is $143,743. Luxembourg used to depend on steel manufacturing but today it is one of Europe's most important investment management centers.

Sources: (Global Finance) (Britannica)

See also: The 30 most dangerous countries in the world in 2024

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