GDP growth ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (28.6%). A total of 200 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 28.6% |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 26.52% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 19.46% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 15.33% |
| 5 | Angola | 13.67% |
| 6 | Armenia | 13.2% |
| 7 | Rwanda | 13.19% |
| 8 | Myanmar | 12.03% |
| 9 | Tajikistan | 10.8% |
| 10 | Bhutan | 10.44% |
| 11 | Kazakhstan | 9.8% |
| 12 | Mozambique | 9.67% |
| 13 | Azerbaijan | 9.44% |
| 14 | China | 9.24% |
| 15 | Macao SAR, China | 8.9% |
| 16 | Uganda | 8.73% |
| 17 | Chad | 8.49% |
| 18 | Tuvalu | 8.32% |
| 19 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 8.08% |
| 20 | Trinidad and Tobago | 7.94% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #141 | #149 |
| Sierra Leone | #55 | #59 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #199 | #210 |
| Nigeria | #74 | #78 |
| Angola | #101 | #109 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2002?
Afghanistan, with 28.6% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
200 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.