GDP growth ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cambodia (8.78%). A total of 210 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambodia | 8.78% |
| 2 | Maldives | 8.57% |
| 3 | Rwanda | 8.07% |
| 4 | Libya | 7.94% |
| 5 | Mongolia | 7.74% |
| 6 | Ireland | 7.69% |
| 7 | Nepal | 7.62% |
| 8 | Tajikistan | 7.6% |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 7.47% |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 7.32% |
| 11 | Gambia, The | 7.23% |
| 12 | Malta | 7.19% |
| 13 | Dominican Republic | 7.1% |
| 14 | Niger | 6.89% |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 6.82% |
| 16 | China | 6.76% |
| 17 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 6.75% |
| 18 | Antigua and Barbuda | 6.71% |
| 19 | Benin | 6.7% |
| 20 | Burkina Faso | 6.6% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | #44 | #45 |
| Maldives | #29 | #30 |
| Rwanda | #7 | #7 |
| Libya | #3 | #3 |
| Mongolia | #21 | #22 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2018?
Cambodia, with 8.78% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
210 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.