GDP growth ranking 1962 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1962, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Libya (32.52%). A total of 112 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Libya, stood at 32.52%. The twentieth economy, Japan, reported 8.91% — a 3.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 112 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1962) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libya | 32.52% |
| 2 | Syria | 24.52% |
| 3 | DR Congo | 21.2% |
| 4 | Oman | 20.19% |
| 5 | Dominican Republic | 17.05% |
| 6 | Lesotho | 15.33% |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 14.29% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 11.92% |
| 9 | Rwanda | 11.33% |
| 10 | Nicaragua | 10.89% |
| 11 | The Bahamas | 10.45% |
| 12 | Niger | 10.28% |
| 13 | Israel | 10.16% |
| 14 | Peru | 10.04% |
| 15 | Spain | 9.95% |
| 16 | Kenya | 9.46% |
| 17 | Tanzania | 9.1% |
| 18 | Burundi | 9.06% |
| 19 | Barbados | 9.06% |
| 20 | Japan | 8.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1962 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1962 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Syria | #105 | #196 |
| DR Congo | #18 | #40 |
| Oman | #71 | #136 |
| Dominican Republic | #74 | #143 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1962?
Libya, with 32.52% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
112 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1962. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.