GDP growth ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iraq (35%). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 35% |
| 2 | Liberia | 30.21% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 23.77% |
| 4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 16.62% |
| 5 | Tuvalu | 15.5% |
| 6 | West Bank and Gaza | 14.33% |
| 7 | Isle of Man | 13.5% |
| 8 | Cabo Verde | 12.52% |
| 9 | Grenada | 11.75% |
| 10 | Honduras | 11.58% |
| 11 | Qatar | 11.22% |
| 12 | Mozambique | 10.37% |
| 13 | Azerbaijan | 10% |
| 14 | Niger | 9.97% |
| 15 | Rwanda | 8.86% |
| 16 | Ireland | 8.77% |
| 17 | Belarus | 8.4% |
| 18 | Panama | 8.39% |
| 19 | Albania | 8.31% |
| 20 | Trinidad and Tobago | 8.12% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #194 | #207 |
| Liberia | #47 | #52 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #197 | #210 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #133 | #142 |
| Tuvalu | #147 | #158 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1998?
Iraq, with 35% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.