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GDP per capita

Gross domestic product divided by mid-year population, expressed in current US dollars.

Methodology & source

How this is measured.

Definition

Gross domestic product divided by mid-year population, expressed in current US dollars.

Calculation

GDP at current USD divided by population. Sources: World Bank national accounts, OECD National Accounts.

Primary source
World Bank · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
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Update frequency

Annual

Caveats

Sensitive to exchange-rate movements. PPP-adjusted alternative is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD.

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