List of Countries by Projected GDP Growth
| Source | International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook (October-2018) |
| Date | 06 Jan 2019 |
Top Statistics
| Rank | Country/Economy | GDP growth (%) | Continent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
| 1 | Libya | 10.907 | 10.825 | 1.401 | 1.437 | 1.473 | 1.510 | Africa |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 7.495 | 8.494 | 8.529 | 7.982 | 7.488 | 7.493 | Africa |
| 3 | Côte d'Ivoire | 7.415 | 7.031 | 6.855 | 6.782 | 6.590 | 6.547 | Africa |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 7.345 | 7.097 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | Asia |
| 5 | India | 7.300 | 7.436 | 7.745 | 7.743 | 7.733 | 7.745 | Asia |
| 6 | Rwanda | 7.200 | 7.800 | 8.000 | 7.500 | 7.500 | 7.500 | Africa |
| 7 | Senegal | 6.974 | 6.715 | 6.803 | 6.963 | 7.002 | 6.443 | Africa |
| 8 | Cambodia | 6.950 | 6.778 | 6.505 | 6.280 | 5.989 | 5.979 | Asia |
| 9 | Lao P.D.R. | 6.789 | 7.006 | 6.997 | 6.915 | 6.817 | 6.815 | Asia |
| 10 | Djibouti | 6.700 | 6.700 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | Africa |
| 11 | Vietnam | 6.600 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | Asia |
| 12 | China | 6.595 | 6.176 | 6.222 | 6.000 | 5.750 | 5.600 | Asia |
| 13 | Philippines | 6.517 | 6.630 | 6.600 | 6.750 | 6.800 | 6.900 | Asia |
| 14 | Dominican Republic | 6.411 | 4.984 | 5.200 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.126 | North America |
| 15 | Myanmar | 6.400 | 6.795 | 7.042 | 6.996 | 7.076 | 7.176 | Asia |
| 16 | Ghana | 6.293 | 7.598 | 5.479 | 5.112 | 3.188 | 5.145 | Africa |
| 17 | Nepal | 6.290 | 5.044 | 4.189 | 4.174 | 4.171 | 4.271 | Asia |
| 18 | Macao SAR | 6.285 | 6.284 | 5.827 | 5.045 | 4.236 | 4.210 | Asia |
| 19 | Mongolia | 6.200 | 6.300 | 4.921 | 5.042 | 5.194 | 5.701 | Asia |
| 20 | Turkmenistan | 6.163 | 5.636 | 5.077 | 5.805 | 5.685 | 5.720 | Asia |
| 21 | Benin | 6.039 | 6.343 | 6.676 | 7.085 | 6.173 | 6.146 | Africa |
| 22 | Armenia | 5.969 | 4.800 | 4.500 | 4.500 | 4.500 | 4.500 | Europe |
| 23 | Kenya | 5.966 | 6.134 | 6.197 | 6.466 | 6.466 | 6.034 | Africa |
| 24 | Uganda | 5.913 | 6.105 | 6.208 | 6.112 | 6.271 | 6.540 | Africa |
| 25 | Burkina Faso | 5.855 | 6.030 | 5.982 | 6.046 | 6.057 | 5.256 | Africa |
| 26 | Guinea | 5.807 | 5.932 | 6.012 | 6.017 | 5.320 | 5.001 | Africa |
| 27 | Tanzania | 5.800 | 6.600 | 6.600 | 6.400 | 6.400 | 6.400 | Africa |
| 28 | Pakistan | 5.792 | 4.005 | 3.500 | 3.451 | 3.000 | 3.000 | Asia |
| 29 | Bhutan | 5.782 | 4.816 | 6.335 | 6.016 | 7.211 | 7.467 | Asia |
| 30 | Malta | 5.668 | 4.586 | 4.029 | 3.493 | 3.217 | 3.174 | Europe |
| 31 | Georgia | 5.542 | 4.781 | 5.012 | 5.212 | 5.201 | 5.200 | Europe |
| 32 | The Gambia | 5.412 | 5.395 | 5.245 | 5.023 | 4.816 | 4.817 | Africa |
| 33 | Niger | 5.308 | 5.399 | 5.715 | 5.793 | 7.203 | 5.998 | Africa |
| 34 | Egypt | 5.300 | 5.464 | 5.885 | 5.950 | 6.002 | 5.976 | Africa |
| 35 | Indonesia | 5.137 | 5.120 | 5.180 | 5.284 | 5.289 | 5.351 | Asia |
| 36 | Mali | 5.100 | 4.830 | 4.830 | 4.830 | 4.830 | 4.830 | Africa |
| 37 | Tajikistan | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Asia |
| 38 | Uzbekistan | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.500 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | Asia |
| 39 | Madagascar | 4.982 | 5.412 | 5.288 | 5.186 | 4.873 | 4.874 | Africa |
| 40 | Togo | 4.748 | 5.049 | 5.300 | 5.400 | 5.400 | 5.400 | Africa |
| 41 | Ireland | 4.714 | 4.007 | 3.462 | 2.961 | 2.799 | 2.768 | Europe |
| 42 | Malaysia | 4.700 | 4.600 | 4.800 | 4.840 | 4.840 | 4.840 | Asia |
| 43 | Maldives | 4.656 | 5.013 | 5.456 | 5.460 | 5.496 | 5.370 | Asia |
| 44 | Botswana | 4.618 | 3.607 | 4.040 | 4.107 | 4.246 | 5.505 | Africa |
| 45 | Panama | 4.600 | 6.800 | 6.000 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.500 | North America |
| 46 | Thailand | 4.596 | 3.859 | 3.689 | 3.546 | 3.495 | 3.556 | Asia |
| 47 | Guinea-Bissau | 4.500 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | Africa |
| 48 | Slovenia | 4.465 | 3.359 | 2.827 | 2.623 | 2.322 | 2.080 | Europe |
| 49 | Paraguay | 4.443 | 4.163 | 3.928 | 3.861 | 3.933 | 4.051 | South America |
| 50 | Poland | 4.351 | 3.511 | 2.995 | 2.805 | 2.821 | 2.792 | Europe |
| 51 | Central African Republic | 4.341 | 5.044 | 4.952 | 4.969 | 5.022 | 5.040 | Africa |
| 52 | Bolivia | 4.300 | 4.200 | 3.900 | 3.800 | 3.700 | 3.700 | South America |
| 53 | Tuvalu | 4.284 | 4.072 | 4.380 | 4.244 | 4.143 | 3.894 | Oceania |
| 54 | Cabo Verde | 4.259 | 4.009 | 3.955 | 3.960 | 3.962 | 4.000 | Africa |
| 55 | Eritrea | 4.194 | 3.780 | 4.029 | 4.178 | 4.177 | 4.296 | Africa |
| 56 | Peru | 4.102 | 4.115 | 4.098 | 4.059 | 4.033 | 3.985 | South America |
| 57 | Luxembourg | 4.035 | 3.511 | 3.277 | 3.207 | 3.055 | 3.003 | Europe |
| 58 | Kosovo | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 59 | Hungary | 4.000 | 3.300 | 2.600 | 2.400 | 2.200 | 2.200 | Europe |
| 60 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 4.000 | 4.500 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | Africa |
| 61 | Albania | 3.998 | 3.719 | 3.880 | 3.932 | 3.959 | 3.959 | Europe |
| 62 | Serbia | 3.997 | 3.499 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 63 | Chile | 3.975 | 3.406 | 3.175 | 2.988 | 2.983 | 3.029 | South America |
| 64 | Belarus | 3.964 | 3.087 | 2.508 | 2.023 | 2.040 | 2.032 | Europe |
| 65 | Romania | 3.963 | 3.433 | 3.251 | 3.231 | 3.176 | 3.069 | Europe |
| 66 | Cyprus | 3.957 | 4.204 | 3.347 | 2.760 | 2.456 | 2.355 | Europe |
| 67 | Mauritius | 3.931 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | Africa |
| 68 | Slovak Republic | 3.900 | 4.140 | 3.800 | 3.700 | 3.500 | 3.400 | Europe |
| 69 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.824 | 4.114 | 4.329 | 4.400 | 4.573 | 4.697 | Africa |
| 70 | Zambia | 3.816 | 4.478 | 4.488 | 4.500 | 4.512 | 4.525 | Africa |
| 71 | Vanuatu | 3.800 | 3.500 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | Oceania |
| 72 | Hong Kong SAR | 3.775 | 2.928 | 3.038 | 2.993 | 3.081 | 3.120 | Asia |
| 73 | Cameroon | 3.765 | 4.401 | 4.710 | 4.953 | 5.205 | 5.375 | Africa |
| 74 | Moldova | 3.750 | 3.800 | 3.800 | 3.800 | 3.800 | 3.800 | Europe |
| 75 | Sri Lanka | 3.742 | 4.300 | 4.700 | 4.800 | 4.900 | 5.000 | Asia |
| 76 | Latvia | 3.719 | 3.340 | 3.064 | 2.970 | 2.974 | 2.978 | Europe |
| 77 | Iceland | 3.707 | 2.942 | 2.834 | 2.620 | 2.466 | 2.491 | Europe |
| 78 | Montenegro | 3.706 | 2.509 | 2.990 | 3.073 | 3.402 | 3.029 | Europe |
| 79 | Estonia | 3.700 | 3.218 | 2.955 | 2.955 | 2.855 | 2.855 | Europe |
| 80 | Sierra Leone | 3.688 | 5.546 | 4.709 | 4.510 | 4.591 | 4.615 | Africa |
| 81 | Kazakhstan | 3.665 | 3.130 | 3.216 | 3.303 | 3.315 | 4.564 | Asia |
| 82 | Zimbabwe | 3.636 | 4.202 | 4.729 | 4.840 | 5.008 | 5.000 | Africa |
| 83 | Grenada | 3.610 | 3.584 | 2.922 | 2.738 | 2.729 | 2.685 | North America |
| 84 | Bulgaria | 3.600 | 3.100 | 2.800 | 2.800 | 2.800 | 2.800 | Europe |
| 85 | Israel | 3.597 | 3.453 | 3.338 | 3.021 | 3.006 | 3.006 | Asia |
| 86 | Seychelles | 3.565 | 3.297 | 3.314 | 4.122 | 4.001 | 3.326 | Africa |
| 87 | Lithuania | 3.543 | 2.898 | 2.710 | 2.378 | 2.182 | 1.962 | Europe |
| 88 | Chad | 3.543 | 3.600 | 6.874 | 4.849 | 4.640 | 4.165 | Africa |
| 89 | Ukraine | 3.539 | 2.735 | 3.024 | 3.247 | 3.261 | 3.411 | Europe |
| 90 | Antigua and Barbuda | 3.500 | 3.000 | 2.500 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | North America |
| 91 | Mozambique | 3.500 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 11.063 | Africa |
| 92 | Turkey | 3.477 | 0.374 | 2.579 | 2.110 | 2.159 | 2.613 | Asia |
| 93 | Honduras | 3.460 | 3.600 | 3.600 | 3.600 | 3.700 | 3.750 | North America |
| 94 | Guyana | 3.417 | 4.802 | 29.840 | 22.115 | 11.758 | 27.906 | South America |
| 95 | St. Lucia | 3.404 | 3.636 | 3.149 | 2.206 | 1.551 | 1.507 | North America |
| 96 | Solomon Islands | 3.386 | 2.882 | 2.760 | 2.660 | 2.694 | 2.778 | Oceania |
| 97 | Costa Rica | 3.300 | 3.300 | 3.400 | 3.400 | 3.400 | 3.440 | North America |
| 98 | Malawi | 3.300 | 4.700 | 5.000 | 5.500 | 6.000 | 6.500 | Africa |
| 99 | Australia | 3.241 | 2.765 | 2.668 | 2.626 | 2.607 | 2.585 | Oceania |
| 100 | Bahrain | 3.235 | 2.585 | 2.478 | 2.491 | 2.586 | 2.599 | Asia |
| 101 | Morocco | 3.234 | 3.165 | 3.797 | 4.337 | 4.425 | 4.516 | Africa |
| 102 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.200 | 3.500 | 3.700 | 3.900 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 103 | Fiji | 3.200 | 3.400 | 3.300 | 3.300 | 3.200 | 3.200 | Oceania |
| 104 | Somalia | 3.100 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.500 | Africa |
| 105 | New Zealand | 3.070 | 3.036 | 3.141 | 3.054 | 2.637 | 2.535 | Oceania |
| 106 | Czech Republic | 3.055 | 3.047 | 2.539 | 2.527 | 2.515 | 2.545 | Europe |
| 107 | Switzerland | 3.011 | 1.822 | 1.700 | 1.650 | 1.655 | 1.655 | Europe |
| 108 | Liberia | 2.975 | 4.513 | 4.803 | 5.281 | 5.184 | 5.327 | Africa |
| 109 | Singapore | 2.926 | 2.549 | 2.729 | 2.714 | 2.700 | 2.643 | Asia |
| 110 | United Arab Emirates | 2.905 | 3.662 | 3.622 | 3.184 | 3.002 | 2.855 | Asia |
| 111 | United States | 2.884 | 2.541 | 1.815 | 1.725 | 1.484 | 1.375 | North America |
| 112 | Tonga | 2.883 | 5.500 | 4.694 | 3.731 | 2.954 | 1.848 | Oceania |
| 113 | Austria | 2.824 | 2.150 | 1.550 | 1.450 | 1.450 | 1.450 | Europe |
| 114 | Netherlands | 2.809 | 2.598 | 2.268 | 2.084 | 1.961 | 1.845 | Europe |
| 115 | Kyrgyz Republic | 2.807 | 4.532 | 4.767 | 3.733 | 4.325 | 2.417 | Asia |
| 116 | Colombia | 2.806 | 3.594 | 3.700 | 3.650 | 3.550 | 3.550 | South America |
| 117 | Croatia | 2.800 | 2.600 | 2.400 | 2.300 | 2.200 | 2.100 | Europe |
| 118 | Comoros | 2.763 | 2.797 | 2.900 | 3.101 | 3.201 | 3.300 | Africa |
| 119 | Korea | 2.762 | 2.576 | 2.804 | 2.786 | 2.679 | 2.608 | Asia |
| 120 | Guatemala | 2.758 | 3.431 | 3.835 | 3.651 | 3.543 | 3.507 | North America |
| 121 | Taiwan Province of China | 2.727 | 2.358 | 2.280 | 1.921 | 1.918 | 1.915 | Asia |
| 122 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 2.700 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.000 | 2.700 | 2.703 | North America |
| 123 | Qatar | 2.685 | 2.816 | 2.570 | 2.693 | 2.879 | 2.734 | Asia |
| 124 | Spain | 2.653 | 2.202 | 1.852 | 1.705 | 1.653 | 1.655 | Europe |
| 125 | Finland | 2.647 | 1.763 | 1.587 | 1.237 | 1.156 | 1.171 | Europe |
| 126 | Algeria | 2.503 | 2.708 | 1.845 | 1.138 | 0.711 | 0.516 | Africa |
| 127 | El Salvador | 2.500 | 2.300 | 2.300 | 2.200 | 2.200 | 2.200 | North America |
| 128 | Mauritania | 2.468 | 5.237 | 7.480 | 6.686 | 5.867 | 5.332 | Africa |
| 129 | Sweden | 2.415 | 2.231 | 2.031 | 2.017 | 1.942 | 1.907 | Europe |
| 130 | Tunisia | 2.396 | 2.900 | 3.400 | 3.600 | 4.000 | 4.200 | Africa |
| 131 | Kuwait | 2.332 | 4.062 | 4.113 | 4.000 | 3.774 | 2.872 | Asia |
| 132 | Marshall Islands | 2.323 | 2.212 | 1.953 | 1.792 | 1.587 | 1.187 | Oceania |
| 133 | Brunei Darussalam | 2.311 | 5.058 | 4.276 | 7.493 | 5.883 | 3.890 | Asia |
| 134 | Kiribati | 2.303 | 2.414 | 2.335 | 1.865 | 1.873 | 1.817 | Oceania |
| 135 | Jordan | 2.300 | 2.500 | 2.700 | 2.900 | 3.000 | 3.000 | Asia |
| 136 | The Bahamas | 2.300 | 2.100 | 1.600 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | North America |
| 137 | Afghanistan | 2.300 | 3.024 | 3.521 | 4.018 | 4.515 | 5.012 | Asia |
| 138 | Portugal | 2.300 | 1.800 | 1.500 | 1.400 | 1.400 | 1.350 | Europe |
| 139 | Saudi Arabia | 2.234 | 2.428 | 1.908 | 2.112 | 2.203 | 2.276 | Asia |
| 140 | Mexico | 2.193 | 2.524 | 2.726 | 2.861 | 2.954 | 2.985 | North America |
| 141 | Norway | 2.107 | 2.058 | 1.914 | 1.855 | 1.801 | 1.803 | Europe |
| 142 | Canada | 2.066 | 2.046 | 1.819 | 1.787 | 1.637 | 1.600 | North America |
| 143 | Greece | 2.049 | 2.351 | 2.159 | 1.643 | 1.198 | 1.191 | Europe |
| 144 | Gabon | 2.042 | 3.401 | 4.238 | 4.469 | 4.531 | 4.480 | Africa |
| 145 | Haiti | 2.014 | 2.500 | 3.011 | 3.012 | 3.012 | 3.021 | North America |
| 146 | Uruguay | 2.000 | 3.200 | 3.400 | 3.200 | 3.100 | 3.000 | South America |
| 147 | Suriname | 2.000 | 2.200 | 2.500 | 2.100 | 2.500 | 3.000 | South America |
| 148 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 1.969 | 2.265 | 2.426 | 2.457 | 2.479 | 2.470 | North America |
| 149 | Republic of Congo | 1.961 | 3.685 | -0.107 | -1.840 | 0.757 | 0.418 | Africa |
| 150 | Denmark | 1.960 | 1.943 | 1.777 | 1.786 | 1.704 | 1.718 | Europe |
| 151 | Nigeria | 1.925 | 2.260 | 2.525 | 2.614 | 2.418 | 2.425 | Africa |
| 152 | Germany | 1.911 | 1.858 | 1.587 | 1.468 | 1.269 | 1.152 | Europe |
| 153 | Oman | 1.884 | 5.045 | 2.660 | 3.083 | 1.060 | 1.517 | Asia |
| 154 | Samoa | 1.811 | 3.158 | 4.955 | 2.203 | 2.239 | 2.248 | Oceania |
| 155 | Belize | 1.800 | 2.006 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.739 | North America |
| 156 | Russia | 1.705 | 1.797 | 1.800 | 1.600 | 1.300 | 1.200 | Europe |
| 157 | FYR Macedonia | 1.620 | 2.640 | 2.849 | 3.045 | 3.200 | 3.370 | Europe |
| 158 | France | 1.564 | 1.624 | 1.582 | 1.633 | 1.609 | 1.646 | Europe |
| 159 | Iraq | 1.546 | 6.517 | 3.179 | 2.742 | 2.479 | 2.245 | Asia |
| 160 | Belgium | 1.519 | 1.539 | 1.469 | 1.501 | 1.490 | 1.507 | Europe |
| 161 | Brazil | 1.435 | 2.372 | 2.269 | 2.218 | 2.218 | 2.218 | South America |
| 162 | Micronesia | 1.374 | 0.920 | 0.698 | 0.703 | 0.600 | 0.600 | Oceania |
| 163 | United Kingdom | 1.359 | 1.493 | 1.517 | 1.559 | 1.630 | 1.641 | Europe |
| 164 | San Marino | 1.355 | 0.964 | 0.798 | 0.798 | 0.798 | 0.798 | Europe |
| 165 | Eswatini | 1.321 | 0.435 | 0.400 | 0.354 | 1.626 | 1.987 | Africa |
| 166 | Azerbaijan | 1.303 | 3.624 | 3.380 | 2.475 | 1.966 | 2.030 | Europe |
| 167 | Jamaica | 1.186 | 1.481 | 1.700 | 2.035 | 2.205 | 2.245 | North America |
| 168 | Italy | 1.174 | 1.026 | 0.868 | 0.768 | 0.723 | 0.666 | Europe |
| 169 | Japan | 1.137 | 0.943 | 0.298 | 0.688 | 0.472 | 0.470 | Asia |
| 170 | Ecuador | 1.107 | 0.727 | 1.307 | 1.736 | 1.812 | 1.812 | South America |
| 171 | Aruba | 1.100 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.200 | 1.200 | 1.200 | Africa |
| 172 | Namibia | 1.060 | 3.078 | 3.740 | 3.369 | 3.330 | 3.425 | Africa |
| 173 | Lebanon | 1.000 | 1.400 | 2.000 | 2.400 | 2.850 | 2.850 | Asia |
| 174 | Trinidad and Tobago | 1.000 | 0.884 | 1.562 | 2.127 | 1.238 | 2.151 | North America |
| 175 | Timor-Leste | 0.800 | 5.000 | 4.800 | 4.800 | 4.800 | 4.800 | Asia |
| 176 | Lesotho | 0.789 | 1.223 | 1.137 | 4.835 | 4.310 | 1.313 | Africa |
| 177 | Palau | 0.787 | 2.200 | 2.500 | 2.200 | 2.000 | 2.000 | Oceania |
| 178 | South Africa | 0.758 | 1.400 | 1.737 | 1.800 | 1.830 | 1.830 | Africa |
| 179 | Burundi | 0.149 | 0.419 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | Africa |
| 180 | Angola | -0.118 | 3.055 | 3.213 | 3.226 | 3.700 | 3.797 | Africa |
| 181 | Barbados | -0.500 | -0.098 | 0.600 | 1.500 | 1.840 | 1.840 | North America |
| 182 | Papua New Guinea | -1.082 | 3.764 | 3.152 | 3.415 | 3.503 | 3.773 | Oceania |
| 183 | Islamic Republic of Iran | -1.475 | -3.611 | 1.061 | 1.583 | 2.310 | 2.330 | Asia |
| 184 | Puerto Rico | -2.326 | -1.147 | -0.693 | -0.775 | -0.775 | -0.753 | North America |
| 185 | Sudan | -2.330 | -1.898 | -1.336 | -0.790 | -0.399 | 0.397 | Africa |
| 186 | Nauru | -2.368 | -1.019 | 0.085 | 0.650 | 1.275 | 1.665 | Oceania |
| 187 | Argentina | -2.645 | -1.619 | 2.169 | 2.508 | 3.082 | 3.248 | South America |
| 188 | Yemen | -2.646 | 14.709 | 13.044 | 8.336 | 6.569 | 6.591 | Asia |
| 189 | South Sudan | -3.222 | -4.610 | -7.001 | -5.811 | -7.529 | -5.818 | Africa |
| 190 | Nicaragua | -4.000 | -1.000 | 2.500 | 3.600 | 4.000 | 4.175 | North America |
| 191 | Equatorial Guinea | -7.712 | -2.608 | -2.325 | -1.387 | -1.677 | 3.377 | Africa |
| 192 | Dominica | -14.101 | 9.405 | 6.806 | 3.576 | 2.327 | 1.500 | North America |
| 193 | Venezuela | -18.000 | -5.000 | -2.000 | -1.500 | -1.500 | -1.500 | South America |
| - | Syria | - | - | - | - | - | - | Asia |
| World | 3.733 | 3.654 | 3.661 | 3.644 | 3.575 | 3.591 | ||