GDP growth ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lebanon (49.45%). A total of 194 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Lebanon, stood at 49.45%. The twentieth economy, Chad, reported 8.54% — a 5.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 194 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | 49.45% |
| 2 | Honduras | 26.05% |
| 3 | Libya | 15.66% |
| 4 | Iran | 12.72% |
| 5 | Mali | 12.66% |
| 6 | Belize | 11.78% |
| 7 | Bahrain | 11.23% |
| 8 | South Korea | 10.87% |
| 9 | Timor-Leste | 10.71% |
| 10 | Venezuela | 9.58% |
| 11 | Papua New Guinea | 9.55% |
| 12 | Malaysia | 9.55% |
| 13 | Panama | 9.42% |
| 14 | China | 9.38% |
| 15 | Argentina | 9.13% |
| 16 | Burkina Faso | 9.07% |
| 17 | Malawi | 8.73% |
| 18 | Luxembourg | 8.64% |
| 19 | Thailand | 8.56% |
| 20 | Chad | 8.54% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | #193 | #211 |
| Honduras | #81 | #89 |
| Libya | #2 | #3 |
| Iran | #191 | #209 |
| Mali | #39 | #43 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1991?
Lebanon, with 49.45% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
194 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.