GDP growth ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Libya (86.83%). A total of 208 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libya | 86.83% |
| 2 | Naoero | 24.36% |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 16.67% |
| 4 | Iraq | 13.94% |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 12.75% |
| 6 | Mongolia | 12.32% |
| 7 | Turkmenistan | 11.05% |
| 8 | Sierra Leone | 10.58% |
| 9 | Niger | 10.55% |
| 10 | Congo, Rep. | 9.95% |
| 11 | Panama | 9.63% |
| 12 | Ghana | 9.29% |
| 13 | Macao SAR, China | 9.22% |
| 14 | Chad | 9.06% |
| 15 | Oman | 8.86% |
| 16 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 8.67% |
| 17 | Ethiopia | 8.65% |
| 18 | Rwanda | 8.64% |
| 19 | Sri Lanka | 8.63% |
| 20 | Angola | 8.5% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | #3 | #3 |
| Naoero | #138 | #140 |
| Zimbabwe | #10 | #11 |
| Iraq | #204 | #207 |
| Afghanistan | #147 | #149 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2012?
Libya, with 86.83% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
208 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.