GDP Per Capita Calculator
Use the GDP Per Capita Calculator to calculate the average GDP per person. Enter a country’s total GDP and population to instantly estimate GDP per capita.
GDP Per Capita Calculator
Calculate GDP per capita by dividing a country’s total GDP by its population.
Enter GDP and population to calculate the average economic output per person.
Formula
GDP Per Capita = Total GDP ÷ Population
Example: $400 billion ÷ 240 million people = $1,667 GDP per capita.
What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita measures the average economic output per person in a country. It is calculated by dividing a country’s total GDP by its population. This metric helps compare living standards and economic productivity across countries.
How to Calculate GDP Per Capita
GDP per capita is calculated by dividing total GDP by total population.
GDP Per Capita Formula
GDP Per Capita = Total GDP ÷ Population
Example Calculation
If a country has:
Total GDP: $1,000,000,000,000
Population: 100,000,000
Then:
GDP Per Capita = $1,000,000,000,000 ÷ 100,000,000
GDP Per Capita = $10,000
This means the country produces around $10,000 per person.
GDP Per Capita Benchmarks
| GDP Per Capita | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Below $1,000 | Very low income level |
| $1,000 – $5,000 | Low income level |
| $5,000 – $15,000 | Lower-middle income level |
| $15,000 – $40,000 | Upper-middle income level |
| Above $40,000 | High income level |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GDP per capita is total GDP divided by population. It shows the average economic output per person.
You can calculate GDP per capita by dividing total GDP by total population.
A higher GDP per capita usually suggests stronger economic productivity. Many high-income economies have GDP per capita above $40,000.
It helps compare living standards and economic productivity between countries.