GDP growth ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (21.39%). A total of 208 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 21.39% |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 13.27% |
| 3 | Qatar | 11.96% |
| 4 | Congo, Rep. | 11.64% |
| 5 | Myanmar | 10.55% |
| 6 | Lebanon | 10.23% |
| 7 | Timor-Leste | 10.15% |
| 8 | China | 9.41% |
| 9 | Azerbaijan | 9.37% |
| 10 | Zambia | 9.22% |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 8.8% |
| 12 | West Bank and Gaza | 8.59% |
| 13 | Central African Republic | 8.59% |
| 14 | Malawi | 8.33% |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 8.05% |
| 16 | Nigeria | 8.04% |
| 17 | India | 7.86% |
| 18 | Bhutan | 7.67% |
| 19 | Lao PDR | 7.5% |
| 20 | Uganda | 6.8% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #146 | #149 |
| Zimbabwe | #11 | #11 |
| Qatar | #117 | #120 |
| Congo, Rep. | #108 | #111 |
| Myanmar | #202 | #205 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2009?
Afghanistan, with 21.39% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
208 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.