GDP growth ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Azerbaijan (34.47%). A total of 204 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | 34.47% |
| 2 | Qatar | 26.17% |
| 3 | Maldives | 23.63% |
| 4 | Mauritania | 18.33% |
| 5 | Macao SAR, China | 13.39% |
| 6 | Trinidad and Tobago | 13.21% |
| 7 | Armenia | 13.2% |
| 8 | Myanmar | 13.08% |
| 9 | Latvia | 12.83% |
| 10 | Antigua and Barbuda | 12.71% |
| 11 | China | 12.68% |
| 12 | Cuba | 12.07% |
| 13 | Angola | 11.84% |
| 14 | Turkmenistan | 10.97% |
| 15 | Cambodia | 10.94% |
| 16 | Ethiopia | 10.83% |
| 17 | Uganda | 10.78% |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 10.7% |
| 19 | Belarus | 10% |
| 20 | Mozambique | 9.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | #155 | #161 |
| Qatar | #114 | #120 |
| Maldives | #29 | #30 |
| Mauritania | #75 | #77 |
| Macao SAR, China | #55 | #57 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2006?
Azerbaijan, with 34.47% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
204 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.