The world has witnessed a massive shift in where wealth is created. While older, established economies have grown steadily, many emerging nations have experienced an incredible rise in prosperity. This progress is often measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, which is a way of looking at the average economic value produced by a country.
This number acts like a financial snapshot of a nation's standard of living. By looking at these figures, we can see which countries have successfully modernized their industries, improved education, and connected with the global marketplace.
In this gallery, we look at the 30 places that had the highest GDP increase between 2000 and 2025. Curious? Click to know more.
All values are in USD.