GDP growth ranking 1980 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1980, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iraq (24.75%). A total of 152 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1980) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 24.75% |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 23.87% |
| 3 | Maldives | 18.57% |
| 4 | Congo, Rep. | 17.64% |
| 5 | Togo | 14.58% |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 14.51% |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 14.42% |
| 8 | Dominica | 13.38% |
| 9 | Panama | 13.08% |
| 10 | Honduras | 13.05% |
| 11 | Eswatini | 12.45% |
| 12 | Belize | 12.11% |
| 13 | Botswana | 11.99% |
| 14 | Paraguay | 11.71% |
| 15 | Jordan | 11.18% |
| 16 | Trinidad and Tobago | 10.39% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 10.22% |
| 18 | Singapore | 10.11% |
| 19 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 10.11% |
| 20 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 10.01% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1980 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1980 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #149 | #207 |
| United Arab Emirates | #58 | #79 |
| Maldives | #17 | #30 |
| Congo, Rep. | #78 | #111 |
| Togo | #18 | #31 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1980?
Iraq, with 24.75% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
152 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1980. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.