GDP growth ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (16.67%). A total of 165 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Oman, stood at 16.67%. The twentieth economy, Pakistan, reported 6.78% — a 2.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 165 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 16.67% |
| 2 | Maldives | 16.26% |
| 3 | Chad | 15.68% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 15.51% |
| 5 | South Korea | 13.47% |
| 6 | Botswana | 13.15% |
| 7 | Iran | 11.09% |
| 8 | The Gambia | 10.88% |
| 9 | China | 10.77% |
| 10 | Bhutan | 10.43% |
| 11 | Macao | 10.02% |
| 12 | Cabo Verde | 9.52% |
| 13 | Tuvalu | 8.97% |
| 14 | Singapore | 8.55% |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 8.24% |
| 16 | Kuwait | 7.94% |
| 17 | India | 7.29% |
| 18 | Honduras | 7% |
| 19 | Cameroon | 6.87% |
| 20 | Pakistan | 6.78% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #108 | #136 |
| Maldives | #19 | #30 |
| Chad | #31 | #44 |
| Marshall Islands | #110 | #138 |
| South Korea | #137 | #174 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1983?
Oman, with 16.67% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
165 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.