GDP growth ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iraq (57.82%). A total of 176 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 57.82% |
| 2 | Turkmenistan | 35.38% |
| 3 | Lebanon | 26.53% |
| 4 | Honduras | 21.17% |
| 5 | Eswatini | 21.02% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 18.33% |
| 7 | Maldives | 16.95% |
| 8 | Tuvalu | 15.38% |
| 9 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 13.59% |
| 10 | Nigeria | 11.78% |
| 11 | Vanuatu | 11.7% |
| 12 | Belize | 11.34% |
| 13 | Thailand | 11.17% |
| 14 | Bhutan | 10.38% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 10.02% |
| 16 | St. Lucia | 9.89% |
| 17 | Singapore | 9.82% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | 9.43% |
| 19 | Turkiye | 9.27% |
| 20 | Malaysia | 9.01% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #171 | #207 |
| Turkmenistan | #26 | #32 |
| Lebanon | #175 | #211 |
| Honduras | #78 | #89 |
| Eswatini | #66 | #76 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1990?
Iraq, with 57.82% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
176 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.