GDP growth ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Saudi Arabia (52.59%). A total of 119 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 52.59% |
| 2 | New Caledonia | 31% |
| 3 | Nigeria | 25.01% |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 22.57% |
| 5 | Burundi | 21.33% |
| 6 | China | 19.3% |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 18.23% |
| 8 | Botswana | 17.12% |
| 9 | Singapore | 13.94% |
| 10 | Oman | 13.9% |
| 11 | Fiji | 12.7% |
| 12 | Jamaica | 12.06% |
| 13 | Georgia | 12.05% |
| 14 | Mauritania | 11.99% |
| 15 | Thailand | 11.41% |
| 16 | Pakistan | 11.35% |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 10.93% |
| 18 | Papua New Guinea | 10.84% |
| 19 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 10.75% |
| 20 | Brazil | 10.4% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #35 | #63 |
| New Caledonia | #119 | #212 |
| Nigeria | #45 | #78 |
| Zimbabwe | #6 | #11 |
| Burundi | #43 | #73 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1970?
Saudi Arabia, with 52.59% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
119 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.