GDP growth ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Northern Mariana Islands (29.21%). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Northern Mariana Islands, stood at 29.21%. The twentieth economy, Laos, reported 7.02% — a 4.2× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 209 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Mariana Islands | 29.21% |
| 2 | Iraq | 13.79% |
| 3 | Seychelles | 12.12% |
| 4 | Guinea | 10.82% |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 9.43% |
| 6 | West Bank and Gaza | 8.86% |
| 7 | Iran | 8.82% |
| 8 | Bhutan | 8.48% |
| 9 | India | 8.26% |
| 10 | Samoa | 7.98% |
| 11 | Cambodia | 7.91% |
| 12 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 7.25% |
| 13 | Botswana | 7.2% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 7.17% |
| 15 | Philippines | 7.15% |
| 16 | Djibouti | 7.12% |
| 17 | Bangladesh | 7.11% |
| 18 | Kiribati | 7.09% |
| 19 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 7.03% |
| 20 | Laos | 7.02% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | #2 | #2 |
| Iraq | #205 | #207 |
| Seychelles | #38 | #39 |
| Guinea | #17 | #18 |
| Ethiopia | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2016?
Northern Mariana Islands, with 29.21% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.