GDP growth ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Hungary (42.41%). A total of 112 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Hungary, stood at 42.41%. The twentieth economy, Pakistan, reported 10.42% — a 4.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 112 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungary | 42.41% |
| 2 | Libya | 28.15% |
| 3 | Iran | 17.04% |
| 4 | China | 16.95% |
| 5 | Zambia | 16.65% |
| 6 | Mauritania | 16.14% |
| 7 | Togo | 15.46% |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 14.64% |
| 9 | Malawi | 13.62% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 12.14% |
| 11 | Suriname | 12% |
| 12 | Barbados | 11.43% |
| 13 | Greece | 10.77% |
| 14 | Iraq | 10.76% |
| 15 | Myanmar | 10.69% |
| 16 | Argentina | 10.57% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10.56% |
| 18 | Guyana | 10.54% |
| 19 | The Bahamas | 10.43% |
| 20 | Pakistan | 10.42% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | #100 | #189 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Iran | #112 | #209 |
| China | #26 | #54 |
| Zambia | #44 | #86 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1965?
Hungary, with 42.41% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
112 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.