GDP growth ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Azerbaijan (27.96%). A total of 204 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | 27.96% |
| 2 | Chad | 17.33% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 16.75% |
| 4 | Angola | 14.15% |
| 5 | Armenia | 13.9% |
| 6 | Myanmar | 13.57% |
| 7 | Cambodia | 13.3% |
| 8 | Grenada | 13.28% |
| 9 | Turkmenistan | 13.03% |
| 10 | Libya | 11.87% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 11.82% |
| 12 | Latvia | 11.62% |
| 13 | China | 11.45% |
| 14 | West Bank and Gaza | 11.29% |
| 15 | Afghanistan | 11.23% |
| 16 | Cuba | 11.2% |
| 17 | Kuwait | 10.61% |
| 18 | Venezuela, RB | 10.19% |
| 19 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 9.73% |
| 20 | Kazakhstan | 9.7% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | #155 | #161 |
| Chad | #42 | #44 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #203 | #210 |
| Angola | #103 | #109 |
| Armenia | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2005?
Azerbaijan, with 27.96% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
204 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.