GDP growth ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (76.62%). A total of 142 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 76.62% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 33.93% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 33.92% |
| 4 | Lesotho | 26.4% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 22.5% |
| 6 | Botswana | 21.3% |
| 7 | Kiribati | 20.91% |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 14.97% |
| 9 | Brazil | 13.97% |
| 10 | Ecuador | 13.95% |
| 11 | Bahrain | 13.92% |
| 12 | Dominican Republic | 12.9% |
| 13 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 12.28% |
| 14 | Mauritius | 11.98% |
| 15 | Malaysia | 11.7% |
| 16 | Fiji | 11.61% |
| 17 | Portugal | 11.2% |
| 18 | Qatar | 10.78% |
| 19 | Singapore | 10.6% |
| 20 | Thailand | 10.24% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #55 | #79 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #116 | #171 |
| Marshall Islands | #92 | #138 |
| Lesotho | #97 | #146 |
| Saudi Arabia | #41 | #63 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1973?
United Arab Emirates, with 76.62% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
142 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.