Greenland GDP Per Capita (2026)
Greenland has a small Arctic economy supported by fisheries, public services, construction, mining-related activity, tourism, and trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how economic production compares with the territory’s very small population and helps place total output into a per-person context. Explore Greenland’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$58,499
Est. in USD
World Rank
#29
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
North America Rank
#5
Out of 36 economies
1. Greenland GDP Per Capita in 2026
Greenland’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across fisheries, government services, construction, trade, and other activities. Adjusting total output for the territory’s small population makes the indicator particularly useful for international comparisons. Fisheries remain especially important to exports and broader economic activity.
2. Greenland GDP Per Capita Growth (2026–2026)
3. Greenland GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,499 | — |
4. Greenland GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
N/A
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
N/A
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
N/A
(2006 to 2026)
Greenland’s GDP per capita can be influenced by fisheries production, seafood prices, public spending, investment, tourism, inflation, and population changes. Because the economy is relatively small and specialized, shifts in a few major sectors can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has developed over time.
5. Greenland GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Greenland
$58,499
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,250
$58,499
USD
Greenland’s GDP per capita is approximately
92.6%
above the
North America average
and
132.3%
above the world average.
6. Greenland GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Cayman Islands | $97,750 |
| #3 | United States | $94,430 |
| #4 | Canada | $60,305 |
| #5 | Greenland | $58,499 |
| #6 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $44,321 |
| #7 | Aruba | $42,862 |
| #8 | Bahamas | $40,892 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Greenland
Greenland GDP (Nominal)
$3.3 Billion
(2026)
Greenland GDP Per Capita
$58,499
(2026)
Greenland’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the territory, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the size and structure of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Looking at both indicators together offers a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Greenland GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Greenland.
9. Greenland GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Greenland GDP per capita is estimated at $58,499 in 2026.
It ranks #29 globally and #5 in North America.
It is approximately 92.6% above the North America average.
It is approximately 132.3% above the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Greenland GDP Per Capita FAQs
Greenland GDP per capita is estimated at $58,499 in 2026.
Greenland ranks #29 globally and #5 in North America by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
GDP per capita data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
Greenland GDP per capita is approximately 92.6% above the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.