GDP growth ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cameroon (22%). A total of 151 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | 22% |
| 2 | Seychelles | 21.15% |
| 3 | Lesotho | 18.32% |
| 4 | Iraq | 17.06% |
| 5 | Maldives | 14.68% |
| 6 | Jordan | 14.68% |
| 7 | Botswana | 14.33% |
| 8 | Bahamas, The | 14.18% |
| 9 | Niger | 13.47% |
| 10 | Guinea-Bissau | 13.13% |
| 11 | Honduras | 12.94% |
| 12 | Paraguay | 12.03% |
| 13 | China | 11.33% |
| 14 | Malta | 11.16% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 11.07% |
| 16 | Togo | 11.05% |
| 17 | Cote d'Ivoire | 10.91% |
| 18 | Dominica | 10.54% |
| 19 | St. Lucia | 10.31% |
| 20 | Thailand | 10.3% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | #75 | #106 |
| Seychelles | #24 | #39 |
| Lesotho | #104 | #146 |
| Iraq | #148 | #207 |
| Maldives | #17 | #30 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1978?
Cameroon, with 22% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
151 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.