Top 10 Richest Countries in the World 2018 The concept of 'rich' can be explained in various ways, so calculating. Well-being is an increasingly important indicator. In the top 10 list below we have assumed the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. how much of this country has to spend on average per year. These figures have been made available by the IMF
10. Hong Kong – $61.020
The official name of Hong Kong is Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The area consists of 236 islands located in the South China Sea. In total 7,409,800 people live here. Incidentally, the majority of the islands are not inhabited. In Hong Kong, you will find one of the best deep-sea ports and possibly the largest container port in the world. Furthermore, there is a lot of light industry in the country. Then you think of producers of toys, among other things. For the time being, Hong Kong is known as one of the most important financial centers in Asia, however, growth has come to a standstill in 2016 according to the IMF.
9. Switzerland - $ 61,360
Switzerland has 8 million inhabitants and has always been one of the richest countries in Europe, this has to do with the fact that they have always remained neutral in conflicts. In recent years, the economy of Switzerland has recovered after the central bank lost $ 52 billion in 2015. The IMF reported that Swiss growth reached 1.5% in 2016. The country has also implemented policies to stimulate the economic recovery.
8. United Arab Emirates - $ 68,250
The United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. It includes seven emirates, namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaywayn, Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah. Based on a surface, Abu Dhabi is by far the largest. The most important cities are the namesake Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The population consists of Arabs, Iranians, Indians, Pakistani, Baluchi's and Africans. The United Arab Emirates are rich in oil. As an example; Within the Organization of Oil-exporting Countries (OPEC), the country is among the top five largest oil-producing countries. The oil yields, the bulk of which is being extracted from Abu Dhabi, have brought the United Arab Emirates a highly industrialized economy. The country is also considered one of the most developed countries in the world.
7. Kuwait - $ 69,670
Kuwait, a country with 4 million inhabitants, has become rich in oil. But the mining of oil will ever stop. Kuwait tries to prepare as well as possible for that future. And unlike other oil countries, Kuwait managed to grow the economy in 2016.
6. Norway - $ 70,590
Norway has an area of 385,155 square kilometers. The coastline measures more than 25,000 kilometers. Large parts of the country consist of forests, fjords, glaciers, and lakes. Because of the relatively low population (5,000,000), it is generous living here; the population density is 13 per square kilometer. This is a problem from a purely economic point of view. Since less than 4% of the country is cultivated, Norway needs to source more than 50% of its food from other countries. Fortunately, Norway is rich in gas and oil fields. Other minerals that are mined are copper, iron ore, pyrite, titanium, zinc, lead, and coal. Shipping and trade are also among the most important industries in Norway. The main trading partners are the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden.
5. Ireland - $ 72,630
The economy of Ireland is a modern knowledge economy, which focuses on services and high-tech industries and is dependent on trade, industry, and investment. Life in Ireland is, however, extremely expensive
4. Brunei – $76.740
Brunei Darussalam, abbreviated Brunei, is a country in Southeast Asia. The country is located on the island of Borneo on the South China Sea. Brunei consists of two parts that are not connected to each other. Almost 97% of the population lives in the western part. The mountainous, eastern part is clearly less popular. If you assume the total area, then Brunei is just a bit bigger than our province of Gelderland! The capital Bandar Seri Begawan, the oil city of Seria and the port cities of Kuala Belait and Muara is seen as the most important cities. Many Dutch people live in Seria, who work there for local oil companies. Brunei owes this fine place to the top 10 of richest countries in the world to the production of crude oil and gas. Noteworthy is the clothing industry.
3. Singapore – $90.530
What a small country cannot be big about, that proves Singapore. To start with the first; Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. In terms of area, it corresponds to the Dutch Noordoostpolder! Singapore has a total of 63 islands. In order to be able to accommodate its inhabitants and to build new industrial estates, a lot of land reclamation takes place. That brings us to the 'big' aspect. The second largest port in the world is located in Singapore. Other important industries are those of chips, shipbuilding, computers, machinery, textiles, metal, oil refining and chemical industry. In order to maintain this position, the government is doing everything to bring the number of births to a larger number. In this way, potential parents are promised financial compensation!
2. Luxembourg - $ 109,190
1. Qatar – $124.930
Qatar may call itself the richest country in the world! This country located on a peninsula is an Arab emirate. Qatar is an absolute monarchy. The largest contribution to the prosperity is provided by the mining industry; oil and natural gas account for nearly 60% of Qatar's GDP. In a second place (11.7%) the financial sector is followed by industry (9.9%). Incidentally, this economic situation is very decisive for society in Qatar. For example, oil and gas extraction led to a large flow of immigrants. The majority of the workforce works in construction. Women prefer a job within the service.
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