The richest countries in Europe for 2018-2019

The modern society is so formed that money is, although not the main, but a very significant component of the life of absolutely any person. Each of us has a different wallet thickness, the same goes for countries. There are states with a high level of income that are favorable for life, but there are not so much. Different countries will pay differently for the same job. Blame it on Her Majesty the economy. And in the meantime, we again set off to count other people’s money, and this time there are a dozen in our route. richest countries in Europe for 2018-2019 Chased!

10 Finland | GDP 45,7 thousand $

Let’s start with Finland. An amazing country in which everything seems to be harmonious. Magnificent nature, economic stability, a high standard of living for people, low unemployment, as well as an impressive old-age pension. Such economic indicators are achieved by attracting foreign investment, as well as our own industry that produces high-quality products (for example, the world-famous Finnish paper). In almost any city in the country, the average salary is 3-3.5 thousand dollars, while in Helsinki this figure rises to 4.

9. Austria | GDP 46,4 thousand $

Next on our itinerary are the Alps and Austria. In terms of population, this entire country is 1.5 times inferior to Moscow alone, but from an economic point of view, the Mother See looks more modest. The main pillars of the Austrian economy are the metallurgical industry, construction, and food production. It is no coincidence that at the very beginning we focused on the Alps. Indeed, in winter in Austria, a real ski boom begins. From all over Europe, tens of thousands of skiers and snowboarders come here to enjoy some of the best snow slopes and slightly replenish the Austrian treasury.

8. Netherlands | GDP 48,2 thousand $

Not bad with the economy and in the Netherlands. Surely you at least for a second thought about the famous Amsterdam hemp buns and red light districts. Of course, these cute charms have some effect on the economy of the Netherlands, but in general, a high standard of living here is supported by other factors. Such, for example, are the metallurgical industry and gas processing. Agriculture also makes a significant contribution to the country’s economy (it is developed here at a fairly decent level). Finally, the oil industry is also not left out. Well, the tourism business we have already mentioned.

7. Sweden | GDP 53,2 thousand $

Let’s say right away that this country is not the last of the Scandinavian countries where we will visit today, the entire peninsula does not live in poverty here. As for Sweden itself, it is not a sin to have a stable economic situation, because several dozen world-famous companies are located on the territory of this state. Volvo, Scania, Saab, Oriflame, Tele2, Ericsson and ABB are not all the companies that everyone has heard of and whose headquarters are in Sweden. The country also leads in the production of bearings. In addition, taxes are a traditional source of economic income in Sweden (they are quite high here, like salaries).

6. Denmark | GDP 56,3 thousand $

The next northern state also has a stable economy. Denmark has extremely low unemployment and inflation rates. The desire of people to work is explained not only by a decent salary, but also subsequently by an impressive pension (the highest in the world, after all). Do not frighten the workers and high taxes (they are really huge here). Denmark can be positioned as an agrarian country with an industrial bias. The export items here are meat and everything connected with it, as well as fish. Furniture and engineering goods can be distinguished from industrial products. Separately, it is worth highlighting the pharmaceutical industry, it is developed in Denmark at a very decent level.

5. Ireland | GDP 68,6 thousand $

What do you know about Ireland? Hmmm, something other than whiskey and beer and nothing comes to mind. Well, not bad, because the export of these alcoholic beverages is also an item of economic income. More seriously, the food industry, along with the textile industry, are the main builders of the Irish economy. Do not stand aside and metallurgical plants, they also bring certain dividends to the treasury. The crisis of 2008 hit this country quite painfully, but 10 years later, Ireland is again in the top ten European countries, leading in terms of living standards. Worthy.

4. Iceland | GDP 73,1 thousand $

The economy is also in order in the northern country with a population of 322, of which two-thirds live in Reykjavik. The secret of humble Iceland, once known only for fishing (in fairness, little has changed since then), is that they are increasingly resorting to renewable energy resources. Hydropower is highly developed, and geothermal sources are also actively used. Other means of supporting the economy in Iceland are information technology, tourism, banking and even biotechnology. Do not forget about the traditional source of income for the Icelanders – fish and seafood.

3. Norway | GDP 73,6 thousand $

As promised, we are returning to Scandinavia, or rather to Norway. About 5 million people live in the country, and all of them are quite wealthy people, because the GDP per capita exceeds $70. Norway is famous not only for its high standard of living, but also for its safety. In 000, the notorious man named Breivik pretty much denigrated the idea of ​​u2011buXNUMXbabsolute calm in Norway, but today the country is returning the laurels of one of the safest in the world. As for economic affairs, the main source of replenishment of the Norwegian treasury is the oil and gas industry, which includes the extraction and processing of raw materials.

2. Switzerland | GDP 80,8 thousand $

Meanwhile, the foot of the Alps awaits us again, only this time from Switzerland. This country is famous primarily for its cheese, chocolate and watches. From an economic point of view, this is light industry and food production. However, banks are truly the main destination of Switzerland. A little more than a third of the world’s monetary property of private and legal entities is concentrated here. It is not surprising that in this country everyone lives safely. A huge number of financial institutions allow people to master prestigious professions and a good income. Do not write off tourism, especially in winter. Alps anyway.

1. Luxembourg | GDP 107,7 thousand $

You really didn’t expect it, did you? God only knows where Luxembourg, with its population of 600, is located in terms of numbers, but these people live in full prosperity. The fact is that the state is part of an offshore zone, where excellent conditions have been created for profitable business. In Luxembourg (by the way, the capital, where all life is in full swing, is called exactly the same) there are 000 hundred banks and 2 various investment funds (if anything, then for such a meager territory this is very, very much). Actually, such a concentration of money vaults is the main factor in the economic well-being of Luxembourg.