List of European Union countries by GDP per capita

Luxembourg is the richest economy in the European Union, followed by Ireland. These two have a GDP per capita of above $100,000 in 2026. Eleven economies would have per capita GDP above $50,000. Bulgaria is the poorest economy in the European Union. None of the European Union economies have a GDP per capita below $20,000.

Four European Union economies are in the top ten richest economies in the world, 23 economies are within the top 50 world GDP per capita rankings, and all 27 EU economies rank within the global top 60. Overall, four EU economies have GDP per capita exceeding 500% of the world average, while all economies have GDP per capita above the world average.

The nominal GDP per capita of all 27 EU economies would increase in 2026 compared with 2025. Luxembourg will record the largest increase, adding $10,486 in 2026, followed by Ireland ($9,533). In 2026, Sweden, Germany, and Poland will surpass Austria, Belgium, and the Slovak Republic, respectively.

In PPP terms, Ireland and Luxembourg have GDP per capita above Int. $100,000. Twenty-three economies would have GDP per capita above Int. $50,000, while all 27 EU economies would exceed Int. $45,000. Two EU economies rank among the top 10 richest economies globally, while 22 are within the top 50 in the world GDP per capita ranking, and all 27 EU economies rank within the global top 60.

None of the EU economies would see a decrease in GDP per capita at PPP in 2026 compared with 2025. Ireland would record the largest increase, adding Int. $6,497, followed by Poland (Int. $3,999). Ireland would also overtake Luxembourg in 2026 to claim second place in the EU by GDP per capita at PPP.