GDP growth ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Equatorial Guinea (25.66%). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 25.66% |
| 2 | Liberia | 21.74% |
| 3 | Iraq | 17.58% |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 16.82% |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 16.5% |
| 6 | Isle of Man | 13.7% |
| 7 | Cambodia | 12.71% |
| 8 | Albania | 12.25% |
| 9 | Mozambique | 11.82% |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 11.62% |
| 11 | Honduras | 11.58% |
| 12 | Cabo Verde | 11.22% |
| 13 | Myanmar | 10.95% |
| 14 | Ireland | 10.53% |
| 15 | Liechtenstein | 10.41% |
| 16 | Botswana | 9.67% |
| 17 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.52% |
| 18 | Belize | 9.42% |
| 19 | San Marino | 9.05% |
| 20 | India | 8.85% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | #197 | #210 |
| Liberia | #47 | #52 |
| Iraq | #194 | #207 |
| Guinea-Bissau | #36 | #38 |
| Turkmenistan | #30 | #32 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 1999?
Equatorial Guinea, with 25.66% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.