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US Cities Lead Global GDP Per Person Ranking
GDP per person compares a city’s economic output with its population.
It is different from measuring the total size of a city’s economy.
San Jose ranks first, with $238,700 in output per person.
San Francisco is second, while Dublin and Basel also rank near the top.
US cities make up 27 of the 40 places.
Some smaller metro areas are included too.
The article says cities with productive industries can rank highly even if they are not very large.
Singapore, Dammam, and Perth are among the few cities listed from outside North America and Europe.
San Jose ranks first at $238,700 in GDP per person, ahead of San Francisco at $181,889.
Dublin, Basel, Seattle, and Luxembourg City are among the highest-ranked cities outside the United States.
US cities occupy 27 of the ranking’s 40 places, including Boston, New York, and Salt Lake City.
The article says smaller metros such as Durham, Des Moines, and Omaha also make the top 40.
Singapore, Dammam, and Perth are the only listed cities outside North America and Europe.
- Who
- Cities included in a ranking of GDP per person.
- What
- San Jose leads the ranking, and US cities account for 27 of the 40 places.
- Where
- The ranking includes cities in the United States, Europe, Singapore, Dammam, and Perth.
- When
- The article cites 2025 national and state economic output figures; it does not specify when the city ranking was published.
- Why
- GDP per person measures economic output relative to population, so cities with productive industries can rank highly even if they are smaller.
Key facts
- Top-ranked city
- San Jose — $238,700 GDP per person
- Second-ranked city
- San Francisco — $181,889
- US share of top 40
- 27 cities
- Dublin
- Third — $159,732
- Basel
- Fourth — $156,312
- Singapore
- 36th — $99,354
- Lowest listed entry
- Perth — $96,958
Sources
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