GDP growth ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Naoero (20%). A total of 206 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naoero | 20% |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | 17.8% |
| 3 | Qatar | 17.66% |
| 4 | Turkmenistan | 14.7% |
| 5 | Timor-Leste | 11.39% |
| 6 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 11.32% |
| 7 | Rwanda | 11.16% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 10.79% |
| 9 | Angola | 10.79% |
| 10 | Azerbaijan | 10.59% |
| 11 | Myanmar | 10.26% |
| 12 | Belarus | 10.2% |
| 13 | Panama | 10.2% |
| 14 | China | 9.67% |
| 15 | Romania | 9.31% |
| 16 | Ghana | 9.15% |
| 17 | Peru | 9.13% |
| 18 | Lebanon | 9.07% |
| 19 | Uzbekistan | 9.03% |
| 20 | Maldives | 8.98% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Naoero | #136 | #140 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #205 | #210 |
| Qatar | #116 | #120 |
| Turkmenistan | #31 | #32 |
| Timor-Leste | #21 | #21 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2008?
Naoero, with 20% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
206 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.