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Infographic: World's 10 Richest Countries in 2026

The most common way to measure a nation's prosperity has long been through gross domestic product (GDP). By that measure, Luxembourg has consistently ranked amo

Akhyari Hananto

May 23, 2026 10:14 AM GMT+7

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Data Sources

HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2026 • Data from IMF, World Bank, UNDP, OECD

The most common way to measure a nation's prosperity has long been through gross domestic product (GDP). By that measure, Luxembourg has consistently ranked among the richest countries in the world, largely driven by its strong banking and financial sector.

However, a new study suggests that the usual scorecard may not fully capture which country is truly the wealthiest. Financial services comparison site HelloSafe argues that being considered one of the richest countries should go beyond economic output alone and reflect how wealth translates into the everyday lives of its citize

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