GDP growth ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bhutan (29.05%). A total of 171 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutan | 29.05% |
| 2 | Cambodia | 21.53% |
| 3 | Aruba | 16.08% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 14.7% |
| 5 | Eswatini | 14.61% |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 14.29% |
| 7 | Sudan | 14.22% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 13.86% |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 13.4% |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 12.89% |
| 11 | Tuvalu | 12.26% |
| 12 | Botswana | 11.88% |
| 13 | China | 11.66% |
| 14 | Singapore | 10.8% |
| 15 | Belize | 10.73% |
| 16 | Bahrain | 10.4% |
| 17 | Dominican Republic | 10.12% |
| 18 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 10.09% |
| 19 | Isle of Man | 9.9% |
| 20 | Peru | 9.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | #12 | #14 |
| Cambodia | #36 | #45 |
| Aruba | #18 | #23 |
| Mozambique | #158 | #197 |
| Eswatini | #64 | #76 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1987?
Bhutan, with 29.05% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
171 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.