GDP growth ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Sao Tome and Principe (23.42%). A total of 146 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sao Tome and Principe | 23.42% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 21.81% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 21.44% |
| 4 | Cyprus | 16.36% |
| 5 | Cameroon | 13.74% |
| 6 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 13.65% |
| 7 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 13.23% |
| 8 | Bahrain | 13.02% |
| 9 | Korea, Rep. | 12.38% |
| 10 | Malta | 12.18% |
| 11 | Botswana | 12.01% |
| 12 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 11.73% |
| 13 | Paraguay | 11.49% |
| 14 | Burundi | 11.47% |
| 15 | Maldives | 11.25% |
| 16 | Chile | 11.15% |
| 17 | Suriname | 10.2% |
| 18 | Brunei Darussalam | 9.93% |
| 19 | Thailand | 9.84% |
| 20 | Kenya | 9.45% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Tome and Principe | #120 | #173 |
| Lesotho | #100 | #146 |
| United Arab Emirates | #56 | #79 |
| Cyprus | #61 | #85 |
| Cameroon | #73 | #106 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1977?
Sao Tome and Principe, with 23.42% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
146 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.