GDP growth ranking 1989 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1989, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (25.89%). A total of 175 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1989) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 25.89% |
| 2 | Lao PDR | 14.19% |
| 3 | Botswana | 13.06% |
| 4 | Belize | 13.01% |
| 5 | Eswatini | 12.91% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 12.34% |
| 7 | Thailand | 12.19% |
| 8 | Aruba | 12.13% |
| 9 | Oman | 11.76% |
| 10 | New Caledonia | 11% |
| 11 | Chile | 10.36% |
| 12 | Seychelles | 10.29% |
| 13 | Singapore | 10.16% |
| 14 | Albania | 9.84% |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 9.8% |
| 16 | Maldives | 9.33% |
| 17 | Malaysia | 9.06% |
| 18 | St. Lucia | 8.98% |
| 19 | Sudan | 8.93% |
| 20 | Gabon | 8.55% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1989 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1989 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #107 | #126 |
| Lao PDR | #53 | #62 |
| Botswana | #163 | #199 |
| Belize | #106 | #124 |
| Eswatini | #66 | #76 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1989?
Kuwait, with 25.89% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
175 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1989. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.