4. Norway

• GDP: $54,479
• Capital: Oslo

Apart from being one of the safest countries in the world, this land of the rising sun is also one of the richest countries in the world today. It is believed that the government in Norway has designed such a good social welfare system, that it has given rise to a society where every individual is duly paid if he/she does their bit of work with perseverance. Norway also has extensive petroleum, lumber, mining and fisheries reserves which help the economy. Norway holds many accolades when it comes to great and healthy lifestyle of people and it also firmly holds the 4th place in being one of the richest countries of the world.