When determining the richest country in the world various criteria – unemployment rate, industry structure of production, quality of the produced goods and so forth are used. When comparing it is possible to take as a basis gross national income of all state, but this figure will not reflect the level of income of each certain citizen therefore as basic criterion use GDP per capita.
Principality of Liechtenstein
The area of this state of only 160 km², and lives in it 35000 inhabitants, however income on everyone is more than 140 thousand dollars a year. This richest country on the standard of living gains a quarter of income from sale of expensive stamps, and for remained ¾ the tourist industry answers. People come here to admire the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world, to visit the numerous museums, ski resorts, wine-making farms, restaurants and so forth. Here the nature adjoining on agriculture is surprisingly well kept.
Qatar
According to the American magazine Forbes it is recognized not only the richest Arab country, but also the richest country in the world. Income per capita is more than 91 thousand dollars a year here. The country ranks third on reserves of natural gas in the world and also acts as the largest exporter of oil. After separation from Great Britain in 1971 in the emirate found one more huge field. Today the country leaders are engaged in development of local infrastructure, it is necessary to be prepared for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Besides, measures for diversification of the profit are taken that gives to the state the chance not to depend on export of natural resources. The country incredibly attracts foreign investors, in it completely there is no unemployment and safety level is increased.
Luxembourg
Who is interested, what country the richest in the world, it is worth paying attention to the tiny state in Europe which number is only 500 thousand people. GDP on each citizen is about 90 thousand dollars here. The main branch of economy – banking and financial sector. More than one thousand investment funds and about 200 banks are concentrated within this small on the territory of the country. Exactly here – many oligarchs and large businessmen from around the world store the means in an offshore zone. Average life expectancy makes 80 years. The economy systematically grows, and inflation and unemployment fall.
Costa Rica
Is the richest country of South America. Its GDP per capita can be compared to GDP of the USA – more than 50 thousand dollars a year. The area is practically the same as area of Estonia, but at the same time it all is one big reserve of the untouched nature. It brings to the state steady and constant income. Huge tourist potential does it by one of the visited countries of the region. Here more than 50 reserves and hundred nature protected zones are located. The country socially is also politically stable, good income is brought by cattle breeding, cultivation of bananas, coffee and also export of electronics.
Singapore
Who is interested, what country is the richest in the world, should pay attention to Singapore. GDP on each inhabitant is more than 55 thousand dollars. The treasury of the state is replenished at the expense of the rendered financial services, chemical and electronic industry, shipbuilding. This richest Asian country made huge jump in the development and began to change promptly for the better since 2008. Today it is very attractive to foreign investors in many respects thanks to openness of economy and overcoming corruption in it.