per capita
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The country's GDP per capita - which is a measure of a person's average income - is projected to reach $1,133 in 2026, compared to $641 in 2016.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
You don’t mention a salary, but let’s say you’re earning the median per capita income in Hoboken, which is around $109,000 annually.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
The study concluded that total population size explained environmental changes more strongly than per capita consumption alone.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The lowest-income counties have the highest per capita participation rates, according to a recent report from Stokes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
On a per capita basis, Switzerland has more firearms than just about any other country, and yet it is one of the safest places in the world.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
