GDP growth ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: New Caledonia (34.6%). A total of 174 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Caledonia | 34.6% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 22.05% |
| 3 | Botswana | 19.45% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 19.31% |
| 5 | Aruba | 18.65% |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 18.01% |
| 7 | Chad | 15.48% |
| 8 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 14.07% |
| 9 | Tajikistan | 13.9% |
| 10 | St. Lucia | 13.9% |
| 11 | Thailand | 13.29% |
| 12 | Kyrgyz Republic | 13.2% |
| 13 | Gabon | 12.85% |
| 14 | Korea, Rep. | 12.13% |
| 15 | Cambodia | 11.98% |
| 16 | Morocco | 11.88% |
| 17 | Isle of Man | 11.83% |
| 18 | Singapore | 11.26% |
| 19 | China | 11.22% |
| 20 | Turkmenistan | 11.02% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia | #174 | #212 |
| Kiribati | #64 | #74 |
| Botswana | #163 | #199 |
| Tuvalu | #132 | #158 |
| Aruba | #19 | #23 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1988?
New Caledonia, with 34.6% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
174 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.