GDP growth ranking 1981 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1981, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (19.69%). A total of 161 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1981) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 19.69% |
| 2 | Guinea-Bissau | 18.17% |
| 3 | Congo, Rep. | 17.62% |
| 4 | Jordan | 17.18% |
| 5 | Cameroon | 17.08% |
| 6 | Oman | 17.05% |
| 7 | Bhutan | 15.12% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 14.64% |
| 9 | Zimbabwe | 12.53% |
| 10 | Burundi | 12.16% |
| 11 | Maldives | 11.76% |
| 12 | Dominica | 10.83% |
| 13 | Singapore | 10.82% |
| 14 | Benin | 9.95% |
| 15 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 9.72% |
| 16 | Mexico | 9.59% |
| 17 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 9.26% |
| 18 | Panama | 9.21% |
| 19 | Paraguay | 9.17% |
| 20 | Botswana | 9.06% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1981 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1981 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #153 | #201 |
| Guinea-Bissau | #24 | #38 |
| Congo, Rep. | #84 | #111 |
| Jordan | #93 | #121 |
| Cameroon | #79 | #106 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1981?
Cuba, with 19.69% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
161 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1981. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.