The richest countries in the world: TOP-10 for 2018

Today in the world there are about 246 states, each of them is unique, has its own culture and history. But among all these states, we would like to single out the ten richest countries in the world. Most of them are relatively small in territory, but have a huge GDP.

Qatar

The population of the country is about 3 million people. Qatar was successful thanks to the export of oil and gas, the gas share of this country is 30% of the entire planet. The country was not lucky with the climate, it is very hot there. In total, about 20% of local people in the country, and the remaining 80% are visiting workers (Indians, Arabs, Filipinos). To live in this wonderful country it is not necessary to know Arabic, as almost all residents can speak English. In 2020, Qatar plans to hold a world football championship. There are very low taxes in this country, which makes life much easier. From all this, one simple conclusion can be made - Qatar will remain on the list of the richest countries in the world for hundreds of years and continue to develop for the better, increasing the standard of living of people.

Luxembourg

The population in this country is only about 0.5 million people. Luxembourg ranks third in the EU in terms of business efficiency. The country has the highest minimum wage in the world. Luxembourg is also famous for the quality of banking services, at the moment, about one hundred and fifty banks from twenty-five countries of the world operate in Luxembourg. The country gained its greatness due to the growth of industry in steel production, after which the country began to develop other sectors of the industrial sphere: rubber and chemical. However, if we compare the GDP indicators for 2015, then in 2018 the indicators decreased by as much as 3%.

Singapore

The country's population is about 6 million people. Singapore ranks 2nd among all countries in the world in terms of population density and is considered a relatively small state in southeast Asia. This country is as open and free as possible, which undoubtedly attracts many businessmen from around the world. Singapore has virtually no unemployment and no corruption. Actively developing innovations in the medical field, tourism and banking. There are quite a lot of fines in Singapore, for example, for smoking in a public place, throwing garbage, eating food in public transport, for crossing the road in a prohibited place, a fine of 400 dollars is charged. There are practically no police officers on the streets of the country, however, cameras are hanging everywhere, both disguised and hidden. Statistics show that the health status of Singaporeans is the best among all countries in the world. High economic development has given the country AAA status in the credit rating. Significant profit for the country comes from tourists who come to try out a well-developed gambling business in Singapore. In the world ranking for export operations, the country occupies the fourteenth place, and the import ranked fifteenth.

Brunei

A country with a population of about half a million people, is developing thanks to the extraction of oil and natural gas. A comfortable climate favorably affects the comfort of life in the country and the plentiful influx of tourists. Approximately 85% of the country's territory is occupied by forests with valuable tree species. Education and medical assistance in the country are free, citizens are educated and most of them are fluent in English.If a person wants to get an education abroad, then the state sponsors such an impulse: pays for the flight, accommodation and education in the most foreign educational institution chosen by a citizen of Brunei. There are practically no taxes and they do not affect personal incomes of citizens. 90% of the country's inhabitants have their own car, which is why there is no need for public transport, which is why it is not very well developed in Brunei.

Kuwait

The state of Kuwait is the owner of one of the largest volumetric oil reserves on the entire planet, given the not too large territory of the country. More than 90% of the country's budget revenue is provided by the export of oil and petroleum products to highly developed countries of the world. The country's population is 3 million people, about 2/3 of them are immigrants who came to the country in search of work. The visiting card of an indicator of the country's highly developed economy is the Kuwaiti dinar, which today is the most expensive currency in the world. Education and medicine are free.

Norway

The population of the country is 5 million people. Once it was a poor country, until it discovered mineral deposits in the form of oil and natural gas. Norway is not a member of the EU. In Norway, education and culture are in the first place, the authorities are trying in every possible way to raise their level through various actions, monetary investments and the involvement of specialists from outside. In this country, all goods are very expensive, and taxes are very impressive, but all this is justified by high salaries, an average of about 5-6 thousand dollars. There is virtually no unemployment, and medical services are provided free of charge.

Ireland

A developed economy gives Irish people the opportunity to boast of their well-being. This country is dominated by a developed banking sector, mining and food industry. The population of Ireland is about 5 million people. Due to the high prices in the country, the Irish often travel to the UK, where goods are much cheaper.

UAE

A beautiful and very rich country with huge oil reserves, the income from the sale of which forms about 30% of GDP. Most of the budget revenues are provided by tourism and the developed financial sector. About 6 million people live in the UAE. The country has virtually no taxes and very favorable conditions have been created to attract

Switzerland

The country is famous for its thriving economy and a fairly high standard of living. Switzerland is world famous as a supporter of neutrality in global political and military issues, which undoubtedly gives it enormous advantages in the success of trade and the development of beneficial relations with other countries from around the world. The basis of the country's economy is industry and banking.

 

San marino

A very small state, literally sewn into the territory of Italy. The basis of the economy is the banking sector, tourism and some industries (ceramics, clothing). The number of people living in the territory of San Marino for 2018 is 32 thousand people.

Equatorial Guinea - Africa's Richest Country

If we talk about Africa, then the richest country in this continent can be called Equatorial Guinea. The country's budget is replenished with huge amounts due to the sale of petroleum products, but the population of this country with huge GDP is very poor. Many residents are on the verge of poverty, and oil tycoons do not invest a dime in infrastructure development. Photos of Equatorial Guinea are significantly different from the above rich countries.