United States GDP Per Capita (2026)
The United States has one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, supported by technology, financial services, manufacturing, consumer spending, and business investment. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of economic output relative to population and helps place the country’s overall economic scale into perspective. Explore the latest United States GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$94,430
Est. in USD
World Rank
#9
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+4.9%
+$4,439
North America Rank
#1
Out of 23 countries
1. United States GDP Per Capita in 2026
The United States maintains a high level of economic output per person, reflecting the productivity and scale of its advanced economy. GDP per capita adjusts total economic production for population, making it particularly useful for comparing the United States with countries of different sizes. The latest value and related indicators shown above are updated automatically from the underlying economic dataset.
2. United States GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. United States GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,430 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $89,991 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $86,173 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $82,536 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $77,949 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | $71,366 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $64,518 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | $65,561 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $63,165 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $60,293 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $58,180 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $57,007 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $55,264 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | $53,364 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $51,737 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | $50,008 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | $48,586 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | $47,102 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | $48,471 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | $47,943 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | $46,217 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | $44,034 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | $41,642 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | $39,405 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | $37,946 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | $37,101 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | $36,313 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | $34,496 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | $32,834 | +4.4% |
| 1997 | $31,440 | +5.0% |
| 1996 | $29,947 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | $28,671 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | $27,674 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | $26,364 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | $25,393 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | $24,303 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | $23,848 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | $22,814 | +6.7% |
| 1988 | $21,376 | +6.9% |
| 1987 | $20,001 | +5.1% |
| 1986 | $19,035 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | $18,199 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | $17,086 | +10.1% |
| 1983 | $15,514 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | $14,405 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | $13,949 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | $12,553 | — |
4. United States GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+4.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+32.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+62.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+104.3%
(2006 to 2026)
United States GDP per capita has generally followed a long-term upward path, although year-to-year movements can vary with economic conditions, inflation, population changes, and shifts in national output. Reviewing the historical series provides a clearer picture of how economic output per resident has developed over time and helps distinguish short-term fluctuations from broader trends.
5. United States GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
United States
$94,430
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$47,215
$94,430
USD
United States’s GDP per capita is approximately
210.9%
above the
North America average
and
275.0%
above the world average.
6. United States GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | $94,430 |
| #2 | Canada | $60,305 |
| #3 | Bahamas | $40,892 |
| #4 | Barbados | $29,020 |
| #5 | Antigua and Barbuda | $22,448 |
| #6 | Saint Kitts & Nevis | $22,146 |
| #7 | Panama | $20,564 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in United States
United States GDP (Nominal)
$32.38 Trillion
(2026)
United States GDP Per Capita
$94,430
(2026)
GDP and GDP per capita describe different aspects of the United States economy. Total GDP measures the complete value of goods and services produced across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Using both indicators together gives a more balanced view of overall economic size and the level of economic production generated per resident.
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8. United States GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $98,278 | +4.1% |
| 2028 | $101,715 | +3.5% |
| 2029 | $105,171 | +3.4% |
| 2030 | $108,659 | +3.3% |
United States GDP per capita is projected to reach $108,659 by 2030, representing a 15.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. United States GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
United States GDP per capita is estimated at $94,430 in 2026.
It ranks #9 globally and #1 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 4.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 32.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 62.3%.
It is approximately 210.9% above the North America average.
It is approximately 275.0% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $108,659 by 2030, 15.1% above the 2026 level.
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. United States GDP Per Capita FAQs
United States GDP per capita is estimated at $94,430 in 2026.
United States ranks #9 globally and #1 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 4.9% compared with 2025.
United States GDP per capita was approximately $57,007 in 2015.
United States GDP per capita is approximately 210.9% 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.