GDP growth ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Maldives (26.96%). A total of 165 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Maldives, stood at 26.96%. The twentieth economy, Fiji, reported 8.39% — a 3.2× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 165 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maldives | 26.96% |
| 2 | Oman | 16.71% |
| 3 | China | 15.19% |
| 4 | The Bahamas | 14.17% |
| 5 | Kiribati | 13.92% |
| 6 | South Korea | 10.64% |
| 7 | Antigua and Barbuda | 10.17% |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 9.97% |
| 9 | Egypt | 9.75% |
| 10 | Nepal | 9.68% |
| 11 | Vanuatu | 9.57% |
| 12 | Central African Republic | 9.48% |
| 13 | Guinea-Bissau | 9.11% |
| 14 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 8.87% |
| 15 | Singapore | 8.79% |
| 16 | Cyprus | 8.76% |
| 17 | Ghana | 8.65% |
| 18 | Botswana | 8.55% |
| 19 | Macao | 8.46% |
| 20 | Fiji | 8.39% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | #19 | #30 |
| Oman | #108 | #136 |
| China | #39 | #54 |
| The Bahamas | #81 | #105 |
| Kiribati | #57 | #74 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1984?
Maldives, with 26.96% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
165 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.