Countries with the Highest GDP Per Capita in the World
#5 Brunei- GDP Per Capita: $53,431: This country is not known to many people. Brunei, the sovereign state is located on the island of Borneo, sharing it with Malaysia and Indonesia. Brunei has a small and stable economy that depends on revenue from natural resource extraction. 60 percent of GDP and more than 90 percent of exports are fetched by crude oil and natural gas production. GDP per capita is among the highest in Asia.
#6 Unites States-GDP Per Capita: $53,101: United States was and remains one of the most powerful Countries of the world. Since the end of World War II, the economy has been witnessing a steady growth, low unemployment and inflation with great advancements in the technology segment. 
United States has a market-oriented economy with private individuals and business firms make the most of the decisions. According to the World Factbook, factors like falling home prices, investment bank failures and global economic down turn pushed U.S. into a recession by mid-2008 but still the living conditions are better than many other countries when compared.
#7 Switzerland-GDP Per Capita: $46,430: Switzerland is the hottest tourist spot in the world, and the economy is seen driven through it too. The country did not officially become a UN member until 2002; it remains a neutral country. Switzerland’s economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services and manufacturing industry high in technology and knowledge based production and growth. It is a peaceful, prosperous and modern market economy with low unemployment, highly skilled labor force and GDP per capita among the richest countries. With transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient market and low corporate tax rates make Switzerland one of the world’s most competitive economies.
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