The richest countries in the world 2014

10. Australia

Population:  22.6 mil.

GDP Per Capita: $45, 073

Visitors per year : 5.9 mil.

Renewable energy:  5.20 %



Night Time View of this Richest Country
Australia is the tenth richest country in the world with a GDP per capita over 45 billion US dollars. Besides the economy, Australia have established its name in various lists and proven that it is an awesome country to reckon with.  With a population over 20million, Australia has abundance of resources and wealth to spare for their future growth and living hood. It is home to many tourism centers like the Great Barrier Reef and much more. Nevertheless, Australia is known for its educational system and opportunities.

9. Switzerland

Population:  7.9 mil.

GDP Per Capita: $46, 864

Visitors per year:  8.6 mil.

Renewable energy:  20.42 %



Mountain View Of Switzerland- Ninth Richest Country in the world
Switzerland is one of the richest nations in European continent and it is not excluded in the richest and prosperous countries in the world 2014. With ample resources and diverse economy, Switzerland is the ninth richest country in the world as of today. Besides the economy, Switzerland is a peaceful and cleanest country in the world. With excellent banks and exporting, Switzerland consistently increase its GDP per capita gradually over the years. In fact, Switzerland is named as the heaven in earth for its natural heritage and resources.

8. United Arab Emirates

Population: 9.3 mil

GDP Per Capita: $ 49,893

Visitors per year: 10mil

UAE is one of the wealthiest countries in Arab Countries and channeled many opportunities to its citizen’s via many projects that are successfully completed last year. The industries in UAE have increased their gross drastically and persuade in a positive way. The main source of income is natural gas, dried fish and exporting oil and not limited to airlines, tourist places. This richest country improved its standard of living over the past years respective of GDP Per Capita. UAE is the eight richest country in our list.  [Read: How long can you live without food and water]

7. United States

Population: 311.6 mil.

GDP Per Capita: $ 51,248

Visitors per year:  59.8 mil.

Renewable energy: 5.65 %

United States is one of the powerful countries in the world and the richest among them. However, with many brutal hits in the last economic crisis US lost many position in this richest countries in the world list 2014 and spotted on seventh. Still US is one of the main centers of Technology and innovation, resided by global leaders in many industries. US is one among the Global leaders in Manufacturing and Exporting. Besides, US serves as a tourist attraction and receives millions of visitors all over the world.

Fact: US is home to the most number of internet users in the world.

6. Hong Kong

Population: 7.2mil

GDP Per Capita: 52,218

Visitors per year: 51.3mil.

Hong is the sixth wealthiest/richest country in the world 2014 respective of World Bank and IMF reports. Despite of being a financial and trade center, Hong Kong is characterized by low taxes and tourist places. The currency used is Hong Kong dollar, their stock exchange is the sixth largest in the world with a capitalization close to 3 trillion. Hong Kong is also ranked as the free economic country in the world, thriving abundance of wealth and prosperity.

5. Brunei

Population: 4.1mil

GDP Per Capita: $54,389

Visitors Per Year: 2.6mil

Brunei is one among the richest Arab countries and gain their gross by exporting crude oil natural gases.  Brunei people live a solitary life with their wealth and prosperity. Not to mention that petroleum is the main stake for their revenue and play a great role in their GDP. In spite of all this wealth, Brunei is one among the least populated countries in the world. With ample resources, Brunei have scored enormous wealth and taken part in the list of world richest countries in 2014.  [Read: High Paying Adsense Alternatives in 2014]

4. Norway

Population: 4.9 mil.

GDP Per Capita: $56,669

Visitors per year: 2.5 mil.

Renewable energy: 46.24 %

Norway is a wealthy as well as clean country that maintains and reduces the atmospheric break down. Not to mention the climate could be freezing and Norwegians mostly rely on beer to keep their skin warm. Regardless of the population and climate, Norway still manages to grasp the fourth position in world richest countries list 2014.  However, Norway people maintain a well-balanced life with their work and living and indeed Norway is one of the best countries to work and retire too.   [Read: Hilarious Google Suggestions]

3. Singapore

Population: 5.3mil

GDP Per Capita: $ 61.567

Visitors Per Year: 15mil

Singapore is an Island country consisting of 63 islands in its territory. Despite of the low population, the country emerges to be one of the financially stable countries around the world. According to the reports of World Bank and IMF, Singapore is the third richest country in the world. They have shown a phenomenal progress in their living standards, economy, opportunity and technological advancement. They are one of the global leaders in technology and exporting goods and sustaining their progress in an impressive rate.

2. Luxembourg

Population: 5.3mil

GDP Per Capita: $79,785

Visitors Per Year: 834,000.00 

Luxembourg is one of the major economical forces in European countries with vast opportunity. This countries unemployment rate has been decreased over the past years reciprocal to its GPD Per Capita. Luxembourg is the Second Richest Country in the world with respective of World Bank report and IMF. Besides, this country is home to a high standard of living and working atmosphere. Most important of all, the people living here maintains a perfect balance in work and living.

Regardless of the income, the tax rates are lower than many other countries in the world. Besides being one of the richest country in the world, Luxembourg is one of the best places to live, work and retire in the world.

1. Qatar

Population : 2.051mil

GDP Per Capita: $ 104,756

Visitors Per Year: 2.5mil

Qatar is a Peninsula situated in Persian Gulf around mid-east of Asia and has a population less than 2million. The main source of income is petroleum, which contributed the 85% of the actual income of the country. In addition, Qatar is on the pursuit to make their as one of the major tourist places and the projects are scaled in a full-fledged manner.

As a result, many hotels and banking systems are underway to make this wealthiest country expertise in ample ways. On top of that, Qatar is opening the gateway of opportunity to its citizens with ongoing projects. They have been sustaining in their unemployed rate as it is below .5%. Qatar is indeed the richest country in the world 2014.