GDP growth ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Suriname (19.2%). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suriname | 19.2% |
| 2 | Libya | 18.59% |
| 3 | Kenya | 14.73% |
| 4 | Bermuda | 14.36% |
| 5 | Seychelles | 13.9% |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 13.46% |
| 7 | Malawi | 13.25% |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 12.01% |
| 9 | Tanzania | 11.64% |
| 10 | Cote d'Ivoire | 11.58% |
| 11 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 11.5% |
| 12 | Chile | 11.46% |
| 13 | Turkiye | 11.21% |
| 14 | Thailand | 11.12% |
| 15 | China | 10.65% |
| 16 | Japan | 10.64% |
| 17 | Singapore | 10.18% |
| 18 | French Polynesia | 9.58% |
| 19 | Togo | 9.41% |
| 20 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 9.1% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Suriname | #81 | #152 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Kenya | #29 | #58 |
| Bermuda | #78 | #147 |
| Seychelles | #17 | #39 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1966?
Suriname, with 19.2% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.