GDP growth ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Turks and Caicos Islands (74.59%). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 74.59% |
| 2 | Libya | 32.49% |
| 3 | Northern Mariana Islands | 23.17% |
| 4 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 14.74% |
| 5 | Malta | 12.97% |
| 6 | Guinea | 10.3% |
| 7 | Ireland | 10.11% |
| 8 | Macao SAR, China | 9.92% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 9.56% |
| 10 | Nepal | 8.98% |
| 11 | Romania | 8.2% |
| 12 | Ghana | 8.13% |
| 13 | Cambodia | 8.08% |
| 14 | Turkiye | 7.83% |
| 15 | Armenia | 7.5% |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 7.41% |
| 17 | Senegal | 7.41% |
| 18 | Tajikistan | 7.1% |
| 19 | Maldives | 7.07% |
| 20 | Seychelles | 6.95% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #41 | #42 |
| Libya | #3 | #3 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #2 | #2 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #115 | #116 |
| Malta | #79 | #80 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2017?
Turks and Caicos Islands, with 74.59% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.