GDP growth ranking 1997 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1997, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Equatorial Guinea (149.97%). A total of 197 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 149.97% |
| 2 | Liberia | 106.28% |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 36.64% |
| 4 | Qatar | 30.01% |
| 5 | Honduras | 22.43% |
| 6 | Iraq | 21.24% |
| 7 | Sudan | 18.31% |
| 8 | West Bank and Gaza | 14.67% |
| 9 | Togo | 14.38% |
| 10 | Rwanda | 13.85% |
| 11 | Estonia | 13.05% |
| 12 | Seychelles | 12.19% |
| 13 | Mozambique | 11.81% |
| 14 | Belarus | 11.4% |
| 15 | Cabo Verde | 11.12% |
| 16 | Ireland | 11.02% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10.52% |
| 18 | Tuvalu | 10% |
| 19 | Kyrgyz Republic | 9.92% |
| 20 | Cote d'Ivoire | 9.65% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1997 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1997 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | #195 | #210 |
| Liberia | #47 | #52 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #132 | #142 |
| Qatar | #111 | #120 |
| Honduras | #83 | #89 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1997?
Equatorial Guinea, with 149.97% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
197 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1997. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.