Europe is the 6th largest continent with 35 boundary divisions. Out of these 35 countries, following are the top ten 10 richest countries with respect to GDP PPP(Purchasing Power Parity) per capita.

	Luxembourgis the richest country in Europe. It possesses the highest GDP of $ 81,730 per capita when measured on purchasing power parity. GDP per capita of Luxembourg is $ 113.004. Luxembourg is the world’s second largest investment fund center (After the USA), the most important private banking center in the Euro-zone and European’s leading center for reinsurance companies.
	Norway:-Norwegians enjoy the second highest GDP per capita (PPP) in Europe having $ 55,198 and GDP per capita is $ 95,062. The standard of living in Norway is among the highest in the world. The country is richly endowed with natural resources including petroleum, hydro power, fish, forests and minerals.
	Switzerland:-Switzerland is the thirds richest country in Europe having $ 42,840 GDP when measured on purchasing power parity and total estimated GDP per capita is $ 67,385. If adjusted for purchasing power parity, Switzerland ranks 15th in the world for GDP per capita. Switzerland has a flexible job market as compared to  neighboring countries.
	Ireland:- Ireland is the fourth richest country of Europe having $42.779 GDP (PPP). According to the Index of Economic Freedom created by Wall Street Journal and Heritage Foundation, Ireland is currently ranked as the world’s third most economically free economy.
	Netherlands:-GDP (purchasing power parity) of Netherlands is $ 40,433 and it is the fifth largest country of GDP (PPP). The Netherlands has the 16th largest economy in the world, and ranks 10th in GDP (nominal) per capita. The country continues to be one of the leading European Nations for attracting foreign direct investment and has one of the five largest investors in the U.S.
	Iceland:-Iceland is the most productive and richest country in the world having GDP(PPP) $39,664 per capita while nominal GDP is $ 54,385. Iceland’s economy has been diversifying into manufacturing and service industries in the last decade, including software production, biotechnology, and financial services. Iceland ranked 14th in the index of economic freedom in 2008.
	Austria:-Austria is one of the richest countries in the world, with an estimated GDP(PPP) per capita 39,647 while nominal GDP per capita is $43,570. Austria has a well-developed social market economy, and high standard of living. Austria is the seventh richest country in Europe and has a highly developed industry.
	Denmark:-Denmark is the eight richest country in Europe with GDP (PPP) $ 38,207 and it ranked 16th in the world in terms of GDP (PPP) per capita. Denmark has the most flexible labour market in Europe and has a labour force of about 2.9 million. Denmark has the fourth highest ratio of tertiary degree holders in the world.
	Sweden:-Sweden is ninth richest country of Europe having $ 37,525 GDP (Purchasing power parity) while GDP (nominal) per capita is $ 52,790. Sweden is ranked as having the best creativity in Europe for business and is predicted to become a talent magnet for the world’s most purposeful workers. Sweden is also an export-oriented mixed economy, excellent internal and external communication network, and a skilled labour force.
	Finland:-Finland is tenth richest nation of Europe having $ 36,843 GDP compared to purchasing power parity while GDP (nominal) per capita of Finland is $ 51,989. Finland has a highly industrialized free-market economy with a per capita output equal to that of other European economies such as France, Germany and the UK.