GDP growth ranking 1964 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1964, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Libya (45.07%). A total of 112 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Libya, stood at 45.07%. The twentieth economy, Greece, reported 9.41% — a 4.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 112 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1964) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libya | 45.07% |
| 2 | Mauritania | 27.69% |
| 3 | China | 18.18% |
| 4 | Cote d'Ivoire | 17.61% |
| 5 | Iraq | 14.83% |
| 6 | Togo | 14.29% |
| 7 | Zambia | 12.21% |
| 8 | Mexico | 11.91% |
| 9 | Nicaragua | 11.7% |
| 10 | Japan | 11.68% |
| 11 | Egypt | 11.51% |
| 12 | Guyana | 11.36% |
| 13 | Venezuela | 11.13% |
| 14 | Bermuda | 11.11% |
| 15 | Bangladesh | 10.95% |
| 16 | The Bahamas | 10.5% |
| 17 | Argentina | 10.13% |
| 18 | Iceland | 9.88% |
| 19 | South Korea | 9.43% |
| 20 | Greece | 9.41% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1964 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1964 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Mauritania | #41 | #77 |
| China | #26 | #54 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #13 | #27 |
| Iraq | #110 | #207 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1964?
Libya, with 45.07% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
112 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1964. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.