GDP growth ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Guyana (43.48%). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyana | 43.48% |
| 2 | Timor-Leste | 31.73% |
| 3 | Ireland | 7.15% |
| 4 | Ethiopia | 6.06% |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 5.87% |
| 6 | Guinea | 4.7% |
| 7 | Niger | 4.45% |
| 8 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 4.44% |
| 9 | American Samoa | 4.41% |
| 10 | Tajikistan | 4.4% |
| 11 | Benin | 3.85% |
| 12 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 3.55% |
| 13 | Bangladesh | 3.45% |
| 14 | Uganda | 2.95% |
| 15 | Guinea-Bissau | 2.89% |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 2.87% |
| 17 | Sao Tome and Principe | 2.62% |
| 18 | China | 2.34% |
| 19 | Togo | 2.16% |
| 20 | Burkina Faso | 2.01% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | #1 | #1 |
| Timor-Leste | #20 | #21 |
| Ireland | #4 | #4 |
| Ethiopia | #6 | #6 |
| Turkmenistan | #31 | #32 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2020?
Guyana, with 43.48% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.