GDP growth ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (39.08%). A total of 142 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 39.08% |
| 2 | Algeria | 27.42% |
| 3 | Botswana | 26.36% |
| 4 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 25.83% |
| 5 | Syrian Arab Republic | 25.66% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 18.79% |
| 7 | Jamaica | 18.01% |
| 8 | Tunisia | 17.74% |
| 9 | Kenya | 17.08% |
| 10 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 14.88% |
| 11 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 14.5% |
| 12 | Singapore | 13.32% |
| 13 | Israel | 12.15% |
| 14 | Kiribati | 12.08% |
| 15 | Brazil | 11.94% |
| 16 | Gabon | 11.34% |
| 17 | Qatar | 11.08% |
| 18 | Bahrain | 11.07% |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 10.61% |
| 20 | Dominican Republic | 10.39% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #55 | #79 |
| Algeria | #59 | #83 |
| Botswana | #133 | #199 |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | #69 | #104 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #132 | #196 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1972?
United Arab Emirates, with 39.08% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
142 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.