GDP growth ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Republic of the Congo (23.6%). A total of 163 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Republic of the Congo, stood at 23.6%. The twentieth economy, Cyprus, reported 6.02% — a 3.9× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 163 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of the Congo | 23.6% |
| 2 | Iran | 23.17% |
| 3 | Botswana | 12.17% |
| 4 | Oman | 11.57% |
| 5 | Egypt | 9.91% |
| 6 | Burkina Faso | 9.56% |
| 7 | China | 9.02% |
| 8 | Morocco | 8.96% |
| 9 | Cuba | 8.92% |
| 10 | South Korea | 8.47% |
| 11 | Mongolia | 8.34% |
| 12 | Senegal | 8.01% |
| 13 | Central African Republic | 7.72% |
| 14 | Cameroon | 7.52% |
| 15 | Singapore | 7.1% |
| 16 | Jordan | 7.03% |
| 17 | The Bahamas | 6.7% |
| 18 | Pakistan | 6.54% |
| 19 | Algeria | 6.4% |
| 20 | Cyprus | 6.02% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | #85 | #111 |
| Iran | #161 | #209 |
| Botswana | #153 | #199 |
| Oman | #106 | #136 |
| Egypt | #50 | #68 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1982?
Republic of the Congo, with 23.6% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
163 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.