GDP growth ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by GDP Growth (Annual %) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Maldives (37.51%). A total of 209 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Maldives, stood at 37.51%. The twentieth economy, Botswana, reported 11.92% — a 3.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 209 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maldives | 37.51% |
| 2 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 29.63% |
| 3 | Libya | 28.3% |
| 4 | Macao | 22.46% |
| 5 | Monaco | 22.23% |
| 6 | Guyana | 20.06% |
| 7 | Belize | 17.99% |
| 8 | The Bahamas | 17.59% |
| 9 | Panama | 16.47% |
| 10 | Ireland | 16.26% |
| 11 | Aruba | 14.83% |
| 12 | Dominican Republic | 14.01% |
| 13 | Moldova | 13.93% |
| 14 | San Marino | 13.9% |
| 15 | Peru | 13.42% |
| 16 | Malta | 13.35% |
| 17 | Montenegro | 13.05% |
| 18 | Croatia | 12.63% |
| 19 | Honduras | 12.57% |
| 20 | Botswana | 11.92% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | #29 | #30 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #41 | #42 |
| Libya | #3 | #3 |
| Macao | #56 | #57 |
| Monaco | #8 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest GDP growth in 2021?
Maldives, with 37.51% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
209 economies reported a value for NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.