GDP growth ranking 1974 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1974, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (45.3%). A total of 142 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 45.3% |
| 2 | Gabon | 39.49% |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 25.8% |
| 4 | Libya | 22.19% |
| 5 | French Polynesia | 18% |
| 6 | Iraq | 16.11% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 16.1% |
| 8 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 15.33% |
| 9 | Marshall Islands | 15.32% |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 14.5% |
| 11 | Nicaragua | 14.19% |
| 12 | Belize | 13.56% |
| 13 | New Caledonia | 12.7% |
| 14 | Mauritania | 12.16% |
| 15 | Oman | 11.5% |
| 16 | Sudan | 11.45% |
| 17 | Ecuador | 11.21% |
| 18 | Nigeria | 11.16% |
| 19 | Lesotho | 10.98% |
| 20 | Cameroon | 10.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1974 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1974 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #50 | #74 |
| Gabon | #87 | #132 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #132 | #196 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| French Polynesia | #113 | #168 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1974?
Kiribati, with 45.3% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
142 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1974. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.