10 Richest Muslim Countries in the World
Libya:
Libya is the ninth richest Muslim country in the world. The country has a GDP (PPP) per capita of 14,100 dollars for 2011. Libya has the 4th highest GDP (PPP) per capita in Africa behind Seychelles, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Libya has the 10th largest proven oil reserves of any country in the world and the 17th highest production of petroleum in the world. The Libyan economy depends upon revenues from the oil sector, which constitutes all export earnings. High oil revenues and a small population have given Libya one of the highest GDPs per capita in Africa.
Malaysia:
Malaysia takes the 10th position in the list. The country has a GDP (PPP) per capita of 15,589 dollars for 2011. Malaysia has relatively open state-oriented and newly industrialized market economy. Malaysia is an exporter of agricultural resources, the most valuable exported resource being petroleum. The country has also been the largest producer of tin, rubber and palm oil in the world. Malaysia remains one of the world’s largest producers of palm oil. Tourism in Malaysia is the third largest source of income from exchange. The infrastructure in Malaysia is considered as one of the most developed in Asia.
