GDP growth ranking 1968 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1968, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (81.89%). A total of 119 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1968) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 81.89% |
| 2 | Libya | 33.86% |
| 3 | Iraq | 19.51% |
| 4 | Israel | 16.24% |
| 5 | French Polynesia | 14.93% |
| 6 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 14.4% |
| 7 | New Caledonia | 14.26% |
| 8 | Singapore | 13.53% |
| 9 | Korea, Rep. | 13.22% |
| 10 | Japan | 12.88% |
| 11 | Cote d'Ivoire | 12.55% |
| 12 | Myanmar | 12.06% |
| 13 | Indonesia | 10.92% |
| 14 | Algeria | 10.8% |
| 15 | Botswana | 10.57% |
| 16 | Tunisia | 10.41% |
| 17 | Mauritania | 10.2% |
| 18 | Morocco | 9.89% |
| 19 | Brazil | 9.8% |
| 20 | Gambia, The | 9.58% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1968 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1968 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #75 | #136 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Iraq | #116 | #207 |
| Israel | #65 | #117 |
| French Polynesia | #95 | #168 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1968?
Oman, with 81.89% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
119 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1968. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.