Countries with the Highest Productivity per Worker (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Luxembourg leads with gdp per person employed (usd) of $263,864.
Ireland ranks #2 at $234,913.
Singapore ranks #3 at $223,022.
Guyana ranks #4 at $204,862.
Macao SAR, China ranks #5 at $194,417.
Top 25 Countries by GDP per Person Employed (USD)
| # | Country | GDP per Person Employed (USD) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Luxembourg | $263,864 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Ireland | $234,913 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Singapore | $223,022 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Guyana | $204,862 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Macao SAR, China | $194,417 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Norway | $171,996 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Brunei Darussalam | $163,274 | 2024 |
| 8 |  United States | $153,544 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Switzerland | $150,729 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Qatar | $149,895 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Belgium | $146,630 | 2024 |
| 12 |  Denmark | $137,640 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | $134,064 | 2024 |
| 14 |  Saudi Arabia | $131,027 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Italy | $130,388 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Austria | $129,651 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Sweden | $127,939 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Netherlands | $127,705 | 2024 |
| 19 |  France | $127,332 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Puerto Rico (US) | $124,398 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Germany | $123,472 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Finland | $119,913 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | $116,146 | 2022 |
| 24 |  Malta | $115,955 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Australia | $114,528 | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest gdp per person employed (usd) in 2024?
Luxembourg has the highest gdp per person employed (usd) at $263,864 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 177 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.