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GDP per capita: 13,631 USD (PPP: 24,526 intl$) · Total GDP: 110,982.7 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in World is 1,120 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 110,982.66 billion USD 13,631 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 13,443 USD
GDP (PPP) 24,526 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 110,982.66 13,631
2023 106,741.65 13,237
2022 102,251.52 12,798
2021 98,140.48 12,391
2020 85,912.76 10,938
2019 88,483.26 11,376
2018 87,050.96 11,309
2017 81,839.10 10,748
2016 76,831.68 10,205
2015 75,621.91 10,162
2014 80,054.89 10,886
2013 78,034.89 10,740
2012 75,960.59 10,584
2011 74,309.71 10,485
2010 66,811.19 9,543
2009 60,982.26 8,817
2008 64,311.73 9,415
2007 58,525.79 8,678
2006 51,923.51 7,796
2005 47,900.49 7,284
2004 44,225.38 6,811
2003 39,243.28 6,122
2002 34,991.53 5,530
2001 33,690.42 5,395
2000 33,898.16 5,501
1999 32,782.83 5,393
1998 31,733.75 5,294
1997 31,870.56 5,394
1996 31,968.95 5,490
1995 31,245.42 5,447
1994 27,961.45 4,948
1993 25,974.92 4,668
1992 25,546.96 4,664
1991 23,920.90 4,439
1990 22,922.75 4,326
1989 20,395.81 3,917
1988 19,524.82 3,816
1987 17,472.24 3,476
1986 15,348.44 3,108
1985 13,016.98 2,684
1984 12,427.96 2,608
1983 11,962.97 2,555
1982 11,719.28 2,548
1981 11,843.44 2,622
1980 11,452.77 2,581
1979 10,155.46 2,329
1978 8,779.66 2,050
1977 7,416.44 1,762
1976 6,560.17 1,586
1975 6,035.14 1,486
1974 5,419.51 1,359
1973 4,688.56 1,199
1972 3,834.21 1,000
1971 3,319.90 883
1970 3,004.26 816
1969 2,739.12 760
1968 2,479.82 702
1967 2,294.87 663
1966 2,162.71 638
1965 1,995.23 601
1964 1,831.03 563
1963 1,670.35 525
1962 1,544.90 496
1961 1,443.97 471
1960 1,366.49 452

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in World play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator World Per Capita
Imports 31,278.65 billion USD (28.2% of GDP)
Exports 32,304.43 billion USD (29.1% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in World

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.8%
2024 4.8%
2023 4.8%
2022 5.2%
2021 6.0%
2020 6.6%
2019 5.6%
2018 5.8%
2017 5.9%
2016 6.0%
2015 6.0%
2014 6.0%
2013 6.1%
2012 6.2%
2011 6.1%
2010 6.3%
2009 6.4%
2008 5.8%
2007 5.8%
2006 6.0%
2005 6.2%
2004 6.3%
2003 6.5%
2002 6.4%
2001 6.2%
2000 6.1%
1999 6.3%
1998 6.2%
1997 6.0%
1996 6.0%
1995 5.9%
1994 5.8%
1993 5.5%
1992 5.3%
1991 5.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of World in 2024?

The GDP per capita of World is 13,631 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 24,526 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in World?

The main economic sectors in World include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Explore key economic indicators of World including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare World's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of World's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026