GDP growth ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (25.67%). A total of 119 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Oman, stood at 25.67%. The twentieth economy, Luxembourg, reported 9.97% — a 2.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 119 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 25.67% |
| 2 | Nigeria | 24.2% |
| 3 | Syria | 18.77% |
| 4 | China | 16.94% |
| 5 | New Caledonia | 15.72% |
| 6 | Iran | 15.52% |
| 7 | Botswana | 15.12% |
| 8 | South Korea | 14.59% |
| 9 | Singapore | 13.83% |
| 10 | Israel | 13.57% |
| 11 | Libya | 13.09% |
| 12 | Japan | 12.48% |
| 13 | Zimbabwe | 12.43% |
| 14 | Greece | 11.56% |
| 15 | Hong Kong | 11.34% |
| 16 | Rwanda | 11.01% |
| 17 | Dominican Republic | 10.89% |
| 18 | Togo | 10.83% |
| 19 | New Zealand | 10.19% |
| 20 | Luxembourg | 9.97% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #75 | #136 |
| Nigeria | #45 | #78 |
| Syria | #111 | #196 |
| China | #28 | #54 |
| New Caledonia | #119 | #212 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1969?
Oman, with 25.67% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
119 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.