GDP growth ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (36.61%). A total of 142 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 36.61% |
| 2 | Botswana | 25.82% |
| 3 | Kenya | 22.17% |
| 4 | Malawi | 16.22% |
| 5 | Seychelles | 15.85% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 15.23% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 14.24% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 13.74% |
| 9 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 13.7% |
| 10 | Samoa | 13.51% |
| 11 | Greenland | 13.06% |
| 12 | Iceland | 13.06% |
| 13 | Singapore | 12.41% |
| 14 | French Polynesia | 12% |
| 15 | Brazil | 11.34% |
| 16 | Israel | 10.95% |
| 17 | Dominican Republic | 10.87% |
| 18 | Korea, Rep. | 10.65% |
| 19 | Tunisia | 10.56% |
| 20 | Gabon | 10.26% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #55 | #79 |
| Botswana | #133 | #199 |
| Kenya | #37 | #58 |
| Malawi | #99 | #148 |
| Seychelles | #24 | #39 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1971?
United Arab Emirates, with 36.61% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
142 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.