Top 10 Richest Countries In the World 2013

So, we’ve effectively entered the year 2013. Every year, organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF (International Monetary Fund) conduct surveys, and come up with statistics regarding the economic conditions in various countries. Since the world’s economy is so uncertain in this era, with small countries becoming rich and old powers gradually crumbling away, these statistics vary from year to year, and the tables turn frequently. This time around, the IMF has released statistics that indicate towards the top 10 richest countries in the world today. So we’ve decided to provide you with this list, along with some statistics. (Note: This ranking is based on GDP per capita, instead of just GDP, as we did with our list of richest countries in 2012).

Top 10 Richest countries in 2013

10. Netherlands

 
• Continent: Europe
• Capital city: Amsterdam
• Population: 16,751,323
• GDP per capita: $42,183
• Land Area: 41,543 km²
• Official languages: Dutch
• Currency: Euro, USD

9. Switzerland

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• Continent: Europe
• Capital city: Bern
• Population: 8,000,000
• GDP per capita: $43,369
• Land Area: 41,285 km²
• Official languages: German, French, Italian
• Currency: Swiss Franc

8. Hong Kong

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• Continent: Asia
• Capital city: -
• Population: 7,061,200
• GDP per capita: $49,417
• Land Area: 1,104 km²
• Official languages: Chinese, English
• Currency: Hong Kong Dollar

7. United States of America

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• Continent: North America
• Capital city: Washington D.C.
• Population: 313,042,000
• GDP per capita: $48,328
• Land Area: 9,826,675 km²
• Official languages: English
• Currency: USD (U.S. Dollar – $)

6. United Arab Emirates

 

•  Continent: Asia

• Capital city: Abu Dhabi
• Population: 8,264,070
• GDP per capita: $48,729
• Land Area: 83,600 km²
• Official languages: Arabic
• Currency: U.A.E Dirham

5. Brunei

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•  Continent: Asia (Southeast)
• Capital city: Bandar Seri Begawan
• Population: 408,786
• GDP per capita: $49,384
• Land Area: 5,765 km²
• Official languages: Behasa Melayu, Chinese, English
• Currency: Brunei Dollar

4. Norway

 
• Continent: Europe
• Capital city: Oslo
• Population: 5,033,675
• GDP per capita: $53,470
• Land Area: 385,252 km²
• Official languages: Norwegian
• Currency: Norwegian Krone

3. Singapore

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•  Continent: Asia
• Capital city: SIngapore
• Population: 5,312,400
• GDP per capita: $59,711
• Land Area: 710 km²
• Official languages: English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese
• Currency: Singapore Dollar

2. Luxembourg

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• Continent: Europe (western)
• Capital city: Luxembourg
• Population: 524,853
• GDP per capita: $80,119
• Land Area: 2,586.4 km²
• Official languages: Luxerbourgish, French, German
• Currency: Euro

1. Qatar

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• Continent: Asia
• Capital city: Doha
• Population: 1,853,563
• GDP per capita: $98,329
• Land Area: 11,571 km²
• Official languages: Arabic
• Currency: Qatar Riyal