Medals Per Capita

This is a measure of how well a country performs in the Olympics relative to its population size. And it's a metric that can be quite revealing.

When you look at the top countries in the world in terms of medals per capita, you see a lot of small countries. Countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and New Zealand consistently rank among the top performers.

Let`s take a look at some specific examples.

• At the 2012 Olympics in London, Slovenia won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.


• This may not seem like a lot, but when you consider that Slovenia has a population of just over 2 million people, it's actually quite impressive.


• On a per capita basis, Slovenia won more medals than any other country in the world.
• Croatia, with a population of just over 4 million people, won 4 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.


• New Zealand, with a population of just over 4 million people, won 4 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

These are just a few examples of how small countries can punch above their weight in the Olympics. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes from these countries

Of course, there are some exceptions to the rule.

The United States, with a population of over 330 million people, has consistently been one of the top performers in the Olympics.

In terms of total medals won, the United States has won more than any other country in the history of the Olympics.

But when you look at medals per capita, the United States actually doesn't rank very high.

In fact, the United States has never won the most medals per capita at the Olympics.

So what does this mean?

It means that small countries can compete with large countries in the Olympics. It also means that it's not just about how many people you have, but how well you train and develop your athletes.

So if you're from a small country, don't be discouraged.

With hard work and dedication, you can achieve great things in the Olympics.