GDP growth ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Gabon (35.63%). A total of 145 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Gabon, stood at 35.63%. The twentieth economy, South Korea, reported 13.26% — a 2.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 145 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabon | 35.63% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 30.48% |
| 3 | Mauritius | 23.75% |
| 4 | Libya | 22.88% |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 20.87% |
| 6 | Oman | 20.54% |
| 7 | Cyprus | 20.27% |
| 8 | Rwanda | 19.5% |
| 9 | Iran | 18.26% |
| 10 | Iraq | 17.18% |
| 11 | Malta | 17.02% |
| 12 | Sudan | 16.67% |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | 16.53% |
| 14 | Seychelles | 16.28% |
| 15 | Hong Kong | 16.16% |
| 16 | Honduras | 16.1% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | 15.22% |
| 18 | Mali | 13.62% |
| 19 | Egypt | 13.28% |
| 20 | South Korea | 13.26% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | #89 | #132 |
| Bahrain | #69 | #100 |
| Mauritius | #75 | #108 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #124 | #183 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1976?
Gabon, with 35.63% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
145 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.