GDP growth ranking 1961 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1961, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Mauritius (22.85%). A total of 107 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1961) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritius | 22.85% |
| 2 | Gabon | 14.77% |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 14.04% |
| 4 | Greece | 13.2% |
| 5 | Togo | 12.17% |
| 6 | Japan | 12.04% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 11.88% |
| 8 | Spain | 11.84% |
| 9 | Israel | 11.2% |
| 10 | Panama | 10.93% |
| 11 | Syrian Arab Republic | 10.83% |
| 12 | Bahamas, The | 10.67% |
| 13 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 10.39% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 9.93% |
| 15 | Libya | 9.9% |
| 16 | Brazil | 8.6% |
| 17 | Congo, Rep. | 8.35% |
| 18 | Italy | 8.21% |
| 19 | Singapore | 8.14% |
| 20 | Barbados | 7.7% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1961 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1961 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | #52 | #108 |
| Gabon | #63 | #132 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #102 | #200 |
| Greece | #70 | #144 |
| Togo | #13 | #31 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1961?
Mauritius, with 22.85% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
107 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1961. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.