GDP growth ranking 1985 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1985, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Chad (21.79%). A total of 168 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Chad, stood at 21.79%. The twentieth economy, Brazil, reported 7.85% — a 2.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 168 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1985) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad | 21.79% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 16.55% |
| 3 | Maldives | 15.42% |
| 4 | Oman | 14.01% |
| 5 | China | 13.43% |
| 6 | Mali | 13.19% |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 12.91% |
| 8 | Burundi | 11.78% |
| 9 | Seychelles | 10.29% |
| 10 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 9.53% |
| 11 | Syria | 9.35% |
| 12 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.3% |
| 13 | Cabo Verde | 8.64% |
| 14 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 8.55% |
| 15 | Burkina Faso | 8.52% |
| 16 | Libya | 8.33% |
| 17 | St. Lucia | 8.29% |
| 18 | Cameroon | 8.06% |
| 19 | South Korea | 7.94% |
| 20 | Brazil | 7.85% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1985 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1985 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | #32 | #44 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #137 | #171 |
| Maldives | #20 | #30 |
| Oman | #110 | #136 |
| China | #40 | #54 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1985?
Chad, with 21.79% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
168 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1985. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.