7. United States of America / GDP Per Capita: $51,248.21
The United States is consistently listed as the having the largest economy in the world with its GDP pegged at a staggering $17.4 trillion, roughly 17% of the global GDP. However, with more than 321 million citizens, America also has the world’s third largest population, thus considerably dragging down its ranking on this list. Nevertheless, after years of economic uncertainty, the future is once again looking bright for the United States, the federal reserve reporting that both the economy and the job market are continuing to gain strength. In fact, the unemployment rate, which is currently at 5.3%, is at its lowest in seven years. That’s good news for Americans, who are listed as earning an average of$56,340 annually — the largest wage in the world.
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