List of Countries by Projected GDP Growth
| Source | International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook (April-2018) |
| Date | 18 Jul 2018 |
Top Statistics
| Rank | Country/Economy | GDP growth (%) | Continent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
| 1 | Libya | 16.437 | 1.366 | 1.401 | 1.437 | 1.473 | 1.510 | Africa |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 8.546 | 8.339 | 8.054 | 7.978 | 8.036 | 8.040 | Africa |
| 3 | Côte d'Ivoire | 7.358 | 7.061 | 6.892 | 6.651 | 6.461 | 6.447 | Africa |
| 4 | India | 7.355 | 7.785 | 7.916 | 8.084 | 8.149 | 8.198 | Asia |
| 5 | Rwanda | 7.200 | 7.800 | 8.000 | 7.500 | 7.500 | 7.500 | Africa |
| 6 | Bhutan | 7.116 | 7.551 | 9.221 | 9.534 | 10.226 | 11.429 | Asia |
| 7 | Senegal | 7.038 | 7.021 | 6.976 | 7.015 | 6.996 | 6.458 | Africa |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 7.000 | Asia |
| 9 | Macao SAR | 6.977 | 6.092 | 5.095 | 4.308 | 4.275 | 4.266 | Asia |
| 10 | Myanmar | 6.900 | 7.037 | 7.169 | 7.266 | 7.372 | 7.510 | Asia |
| 11 | Cambodia | 6.898 | 6.785 | 6.465 | 6.270 | 6.023 | 6.008 | Asia |
| 12 | Lao P.D.R. | 6.810 | 7.017 | 6.999 | 6.910 | 6.826 | 6.798 | Asia |
| 13 | Djibouti | 6.700 | 6.700 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | Africa |
| 14 | Philippines | 6.673 | 6.780 | 6.863 | 6.949 | 6.978 | 6.975 | Asia |
| 15 | Vietnam | 6.600 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | 6.500 | Asia |
| 16 | China | 6.558 | 6.408 | 6.252 | 6.000 | 5.700 | 5.530 | Asia |
| 17 | Tanzania | 6.400 | 6.599 | 6.800 | 6.780 | 6.571 | 6.500 | Africa |
| 18 | Ghana | 6.293 | 7.598 | 5.479 | 5.112 | 3.188 | 5.145 | Africa |
| 19 | Turkmenistan | 6.189 | 5.636 | 5.077 | 5.805 | 5.685 | 5.720 | Asia |
| 20 | Benin | 6.039 | 6.336 | 6.689 | 7.075 | 6.142 | 6.111 | Africa |
| 21 | Burkina Faso | 6.024 | 6.034 | 5.981 | 6.045 | 6.066 | 5.339 | Africa |
| 22 | Guinea | 5.797 | 5.885 | 5.995 | 6.024 | 5.175 | 4.979 | Africa |
| 23 | Malta | 5.651 | 4.597 | 4.026 | 3.503 | 3.211 | 3.198 | Europe |
| 24 | Panama | 5.600 | 5.800 | 5.600 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.500 | North America |
| 25 | Pakistan | 5.570 | 4.700 | 4.900 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | Asia |
| 26 | Dominican Republic | 5.544 | 4.967 | 4.965 | 4.953 | 4.993 | 5.033 | North America |
| 27 | Guinea-Bissau | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | Africa |
| 28 | Kenya | 5.475 | 6.010 | 6.182 | 6.486 | 6.485 | 6.042 | Africa |
| 29 | The Gambia | 5.427 | 5.180 | 4.926 | 4.805 | 4.841 | 4.841 | Africa |
| 30 | Indonesia | 5.300 | 5.500 | 5.600 | 5.600 | 5.600 | 5.600 | Asia |
| 31 | Malaysia | 5.270 | 4.970 | 4.900 | 4.700 | 4.870 | 4.940 | Asia |
| 32 | Uganda | 5.234 | 5.778 | 6.183 | 6.563 | 7.148 | 7.284 | Africa |
| 33 | Egypt | 5.231 | 5.505 | 5.762 | 5.974 | 5.990 | 6.010 | Africa |
| 34 | Niger | 5.117 | 5.379 | 5.554 | 7.207 | 5.985 | 5.592 | Africa |
| 35 | Romania | 5.100 | 3.500 | 3.100 | 3.100 | 3.100 | 3.100 | Europe |
| 36 | Madagascar | 5.097 | 5.589 | 5.401 | 5.198 | 5.045 | 5.053 | Africa |
| 37 | Mongolia | 5.024 | 6.319 | 5.000 | 5.800 | 8.200 | 7.000 | Asia |
| 38 | Maldives | 5.012 | 5.015 | 5.460 | 5.464 | 5.500 | 5.373 | Asia |
| 39 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 5.000 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.500 | Africa |
| 40 | Uzbekistan | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.500 | 6.000 | 6.000 | 6.000 | Asia |
| 41 | Mali | 5.000 | 4.700 | 4.700 | 4.700 | 4.700 | 4.700 | Africa |
| 42 | Nepal | 4.961 | 3.967 | 3.797 | 3.814 | 3.831 | 3.800 | Asia |
| 43 | Togo | 4.900 | 5.200 | 5.300 | 5.400 | 5.600 | 5.800 | Africa |
| 44 | Nicaragua | 4.700 | 4.500 | 4.500 | 4.500 | 4.500 | 4.500 | North America |
| 45 | Botswana | 4.571 | 4.521 | 4.375 | 4.183 | 4.116 | 4.179 | Africa |
| 46 | Ireland | 4.501 | 4.012 | 3.522 | 3.017 | 2.843 | 2.811 | Europe |
| 47 | Paraguay | 4.466 | 4.103 | 3.999 | 3.920 | 3.887 | 3.990 | South America |
| 48 | Georgia | 4.457 | 4.766 | 4.964 | 5.178 | 5.202 | 5.215 | Europe |
| 49 | Turkey | 4.411 | 3.970 | 3.623 | 3.564 | 3.612 | 3.585 | Asia |
| 50 | Luxembourg | 4.301 | 3.745 | 3.279 | 3.194 | 3.055 | 3.003 | Europe |
| 51 | Cabo Verde | 4.284 | 3.979 | 3.984 | 3.987 | 3.987 | 4.000 | Africa |
| 52 | Eritrea | 4.189 | 3.779 | 4.031 | 4.179 | 4.178 | 4.297 | Africa |
| 53 | Poland | 4.068 | 3.543 | 2.985 | 2.765 | 2.759 | 2.767 | Europe |
| 54 | Zambia | 4.044 | 4.465 | 4.475 | 4.487 | 4.499 | 4.511 | Africa |
| 55 | Sri Lanka | 4.040 | 4.500 | 4.700 | 4.800 | 4.900 | 5.000 | Asia |
| 56 | Cameroon | 4.027 | 4.483 | 4.971 | 5.123 | 5.307 | 5.492 | Africa |
| 57 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 4.004 | 3.984 | 4.124 | 4.190 | 4.418 | 4.077 | Asia |
| 58 | Slovenia | 4.000 | 3.205 | 2.724 | 2.536 | 2.238 | 2.089 | Europe |
| 59 | Kosovo | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 60 | Slovak Republic | 4.000 | 4.200 | 3.800 | 3.700 | 3.500 | 3.400 | Europe |
| 61 | Bolivia | 4.000 | 3.800 | 3.700 | 3.700 | 3.700 | 3.700 | South America |
| 62 | Tajikistan | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Asia |
| 63 | Latvia | 3.994 | 3.503 | 3.303 | 3.231 | 3.087 | 3.025 | Europe |
| 64 | Central African Republic | 3.963 | 4.025 | 3.969 | 3.979 | 3.993 | 3.993 | Africa |
| 65 | Mauritius | 3.931 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | 4.011 | Africa |
| 66 | Estonia | 3.925 | 3.218 | 3.020 | 2.961 | 2.913 | 2.861 | Europe |
| 67 | Thailand | 3.868 | 3.780 | 3.649 | 3.641 | 3.549 | 3.526 | Asia |
| 68 | Vanuatu | 3.800 | 3.500 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | Oceania |
| 69 | Bulgaria | 3.800 | 3.100 | 2.800 | 2.800 | 2.800 | 2.800 | Europe |
| 70 | Hungary | 3.800 | 3.000 | 2.600 | 2.400 | 2.200 | 2.200 | Europe |
| 71 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.756 | 3.975 | 4.261 | 4.374 | 4.577 | 4.684 | Africa |
| 72 | Albania | 3.714 | 3.771 | 3.880 | 3.899 | 3.950 | 3.951 | Europe |
| 73 | Peru | 3.714 | 3.977 | 3.934 | 3.930 | 3.921 | 3.803 | South America |
| 74 | Sudan | 3.700 | 3.500 | 3.200 | 3.088 | 3.038 | 3.038 | Africa |
| 75 | Hong Kong SAR | 3.622 | 3.170 | 3.104 | 3.111 | 3.039 | 2.966 | Asia |
| 76 | Grenada | 3.614 | 3.588 | 2.922 | 2.738 | 2.729 | 2.685 | North America |
| 77 | Costa Rica | 3.600 | 3.600 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.500 | North America |
| 78 | Cyprus | 3.571 | 2.953 | 2.622 | 2.535 | 2.420 | 2.401 | Europe |
| 79 | Moldova | 3.540 | 3.800 | 3.800 | 3.900 | 3.900 | 3.900 | Europe |
| 80 | Guyana | 3.537 | 3.654 | 29.190 | 21.666 | 11.132 | 27.769 | South America |
| 81 | Czech Republic | 3.517 | 3.039 | 2.523 | 2.509 | 2.494 | 2.478 | Europe |
| 82 | Chad | 3.514 | 2.820 | 6.801 | 4.841 | 4.581 | 4.239 | Africa |
| 83 | Sierra Leone | 3.503 | 5.570 | 6.114 | 6.990 | 7.472 | 7.256 | Africa |
| 84 | Malawi | 3.500 | 4.500 | 5.000 | 5.500 | 6.000 | 6.500 | Africa |
| 85 | Fiji | 3.500 | 3.400 | 3.300 | 3.300 | 3.200 | 3.200 | Oceania |
| 86 | Serbia | 3.500 | 3.500 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 87 | Antigua and Barbuda | 3.500 | 3.000 | 2.500 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | North America |
| 88 | Tuvalu | 3.499 | 3.114 | 2.952 | 2.709 | 2.458 | 1.990 | Oceania |
| 89 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 3.470 | 3.218 | 3.018 | 2.702 | 2.712 | 2.722 | North America |
| 90 | Honduras | 3.460 | 3.650 | 3.740 | 3.750 | 3.849 | 3.849 | North America |
| 91 | Uruguay | 3.400 | 3.100 | 3.000 | 2.900 | 3.000 | 3.000 | South America |
| 92 | Armenia | 3.400 | 3.500 | 3.500 | 3.700 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 93 | Chile | 3.359 | 3.274 | 3.212 | 3.074 | 3.006 | 2.976 | South America |
| 94 | Seychelles | 3.343 | 3.303 | 3.320 | 4.123 | 3.998 | 3.315 | Africa |
| 95 | Kyrgyz Republic | 3.337 | 4.949 | 4.583 | 4.013 | 4.838 | 3.334 | Asia |
| 96 | Israel | 3.291 | 3.532 | 3.047 | 3.022 | 3.006 | 3.006 | Asia |
| 97 | Guatemala | 3.249 | 3.634 | 3.755 | 3.664 | 3.614 | 3.577 | North America |
| 98 | Liberia | 3.240 | 4.720 | 4.797 | 5.274 | 5.177 | 5.319 | Africa |
| 99 | Iceland | 3.227 | 2.997 | 2.798 | 2.749 | 2.581 | 2.647 | Europe |
| 100 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.200 | 3.500 | 3.700 | 3.900 | 4.000 | 4.000 | Europe |
| 101 | Ukraine | 3.191 | 3.263 | 3.464 | 3.685 | 4.006 | 4.022 | Europe |
| 102 | Netherlands | 3.186 | 2.402 | 2.075 | 2.003 | 1.898 | 1.888 | Europe |
| 103 | Tonga | 3.172 | 2.945 | 2.403 | 1.891 | 1.836 | 1.447 | Oceania |
| 104 | Kazakhstan | 3.163 | 2.833 | 2.901 | 3.123 | 3.385 | 3.368 | Asia |
| 105 | Lithuania | 3.155 | 3.046 | 2.759 | 2.693 | 2.568 | 2.479 | Europe |
| 106 | Iraq | 3.101 | 4.932 | 2.803 | 2.465 | 2.352 | 2.377 | Asia |
| 107 | Morocco | 3.074 | 4.032 | 4.186 | 4.452 | 4.563 | 4.579 | Africa |
| 108 | Montenegro | 3.060 | 2.396 | 3.021 | 3.093 | 3.306 | 2.955 | Europe |
| 109 | Solomon Islands | 3.045 | 2.922 | 2.770 | 2.802 | 2.801 | 2.877 | Oceania |
| 110 | Korea | 3.041 | 2.916 | 2.846 | 2.784 | 2.685 | 2.619 | Asia |
| 111 | Algeria | 3.040 | 2.728 | 1.840 | 1.101 | 0.665 | 0.467 | Africa |
| 112 | Bahrain | 3.020 | 2.329 | 2.175 | 2.268 | 2.278 | 2.288 | Asia |
| 113 | Comoros | 3.004 | 3.036 | 3.036 | 3.036 | 3.036 | 3.036 | Africa |
| 114 | Australia | 2.960 | 3.084 | 2.890 | 2.650 | 2.607 | 2.585 | Oceania |
| 115 | Mozambique | 2.955 | 2.500 | 2.369 | 2.269 | 2.189 | 9.938 | Africa |
| 116 | Singapore | 2.942 | 2.698 | 2.638 | 2.615 | 2.623 | 2.627 | Asia |
| 117 | United States | 2.933 | 2.660 | 1.854 | 1.700 | 1.479 | 1.388 | North America |
| 118 | Papua New Guinea | 2.929 | 2.641 | 2.908 | 3.247 | 3.305 | 3.281 | Oceania |
| 119 | New Zealand | 2.918 | 2.872 | 2.999 | 2.870 | 2.517 | 2.383 | Oceania |
| 120 | Belarus | 2.824 | 2.450 | 2.012 | 1.964 | 1.975 | 1.993 | Europe |
| 121 | Timor-Leste | 2.800 | 5.700 | 5.500 | 5.500 | 5.213 | 5.200 | Asia |
| 122 | FYR Macedonia | 2.800 | 3.000 | 3.200 | 3.400 | 3.500 | 3.500 | Europe |
| 123 | Croatia | 2.800 | 2.600 | 2.444 | 2.270 | 2.194 | 2.193 | Europe |
| 124 | Spain | 2.750 | 2.188 | 1.860 | 1.687 | 1.658 | 1.650 | Europe |
| 125 | Colombia | 2.746 | 3.252 | 3.649 | 3.650 | 3.550 | 3.550 | South America |
| 126 | Gabon | 2.716 | 3.685 | 4.341 | 4.683 | 4.788 | 4.677 | Africa |
| 127 | Mauritania | 2.700 | 4.486 | 7.514 | 7.232 | 5.860 | 5.269 | Africa |
| 128 | Austria | 2.640 | 1.950 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | Europe |
| 129 | Finland | 2.588 | 1.953 | 1.519 | 1.260 | 1.179 | 1.194 | Europe |
| 130 | Sweden | 2.582 | 2.248 | 2.059 | 2.044 | 1.870 | 1.874 | Europe |
| 131 | Qatar | 2.571 | 2.685 | 2.589 | 2.699 | 2.893 | 2.733 | Asia |
| 132 | Somalia | 2.541 | 2.841 | 3.141 | 3.517 | 3.517 | 3.517 | Africa |
| 133 | Germany | 2.541 | 2.011 | 1.529 | 1.359 | 1.289 | 1.209 | Europe |
| 134 | Ecuador | 2.519 | 2.217 | 1.746 | 1.813 | 1.604 | 1.788 | South America |
| 135 | St. Lucia | 2.509 | 2.349 | 2.208 | 2.053 | 1.813 | 1.551 | North America |
| 136 | Afghanistan | 2.500 | 2.982 | 3.482 | 3.984 | 4.484 | 4.984 | Asia |
| 137 | The Bahamas | 2.500 | 2.200 | 1.600 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | North America |
| 138 | Jordan | 2.500 | 2.700 | 2.900 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | Asia |
| 139 | Samoa | 2.475 | 2.786 | 5.473 | 2.200 | 2.238 | 2.247 | Oceania |
| 140 | Portugal | 2.400 | 1.800 | 1.500 | 1.200 | 1.200 | 1.200 | Europe |
| 141 | Tunisia | 2.400 | 2.900 | 3.400 | 3.600 | 4.000 | 4.200 | Africa |
| 142 | Zimbabwe | 2.400 | 4.166 | 4.571 | 4.699 | 4.986 | 5.000 | Africa |
| 143 | Switzerland | 2.349 | 2.012 | 1.875 | 1.650 | 1.650 | 1.650 | Europe |
| 144 | Kiribati | 2.303 | 2.414 | 2.335 | 1.865 | 1.873 | 1.817 | Oceania |
| 145 | El Salvador | 2.300 | 2.300 | 2.200 | 2.200 | 2.200 | 2.200 | North America |
| 146 | Mexico | 2.286 | 3.042 | 2.964 | 2.928 | 2.939 | 2.857 | North America |
| 147 | Brazil | 2.264 | 2.537 | 2.218 | 2.218 | 2.218 | 2.218 | South America |
| 148 | Angola | 2.162 | 2.412 | 3.641 | 4.235 | 4.749 | 4.865 | Africa |
| 149 | Norway | 2.130 | 2.081 | 1.928 | 1.857 | 1.869 | 1.880 | Europe |
| 150 | Nigeria | 2.117 | 1.921 | 2.078 | 2.020 | 1.980 | 1.954 | Africa |
| 151 | Canada | 2.079 | 2.037 | 1.819 | 1.787 | 1.637 | 1.600 | North America |
| 152 | Oman | 2.079 | 4.169 | 2.229 | 1.819 | 2.230 | 2.271 | Asia |
| 153 | France | 2.071 | 2.024 | 1.762 | 1.667 | 1.617 | 1.585 | Europe |
| 154 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 2.069 | 2.531 | 2.779 | 3.022 | 3.029 | 2.782 | North America |
| 155 | Azerbaijan | 2.027 | 3.861 | 3.623 | 2.742 | 2.707 | 2.607 | Europe |
| 156 | Greece | 2.024 | 1.829 | 1.794 | 1.622 | 1.040 | 1.859 | Europe |
| 157 | Haiti | 2.014 | 3.013 | 3.013 | 3.014 | 3.015 | 2.013 | North America |
| 158 | Denmark | 2.006 | 1.937 | 1.840 | 1.783 | 1.704 | 1.720 | Europe |
| 159 | United Arab Emirates | 1.956 | 3.042 | 3.188 | 3.048 | 3.076 | 3.081 | Asia |
| 160 | Argentina | 1.952 | 3.217 | 3.121 | 3.193 | 3.256 | 3.300 | South America |
| 161 | Belgium | 1.887 | 1.686 | 1.461 | 1.495 | 1.485 | 1.502 | Europe |
| 162 | Taiwan Province of China | 1.851 | 2.021 | 2.013 | 2.000 | 1.988 | 1.980 | Asia |
| 163 | Marshall Islands | 1.800 | 1.663 | 1.624 | 1.517 | 1.517 | 1.517 | Oceania |
| 164 | Belize | 1.800 | 2.006 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.739 | North America |
| 165 | Russia | 1.708 | 1.487 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | Europe |
| 166 | Saudi Arabia | 1.704 | 1.949 | 1.932 | 2.134 | 2.233 | 2.312 | Asia |
| 167 | Lesotho | 1.659 | 2.556 | 2.117 | 2.865 | 3.530 | 1.831 | Africa |
| 168 | United Kingdom | 1.621 | 1.518 | 1.543 | 1.552 | 1.632 | 1.645 | Europe |
| 169 | Italy | 1.541 | 1.136 | 0.900 | 0.800 | 0.800 | 0.770 | Europe |
| 170 | Jamaica | 1.526 | 1.825 | 2.000 | 2.125 | 2.225 | 2.400 | North America |
| 171 | Lebanon | 1.500 | 1.800 | 2.200 | 2.600 | 2.850 | 2.850 | Asia |
| 172 | South Africa | 1.500 | 1.700 | 1.800 | 1.800 | 1.828 | 1.828 | Africa |
| 173 | Suriname | 1.393 | 2.037 | 2.770 | 2.974 | 3.087 | 3.000 | South America |
| 174 | Micronesia | 1.374 | 0.920 | 0.698 | 0.703 | 0.600 | 0.600 | Oceania |
| 175 | San Marino | 1.300 | 1.251 | 1.300 | 1.300 | 1.300 | 1.300 | Europe |
| 176 | Kuwait | 1.279 | 3.849 | 3.899 | 4.000 | 3.771 | 2.859 | Asia |
| 177 | Namibia | 1.219 | 3.260 | 3.778 | 3.465 | 3.457 | 3.501 | Africa |
| 178 | Japan | 1.213 | 0.924 | 0.323 | 0.674 | 0.515 | 0.515 | Asia |
| 179 | Palau | 1.000 | 4.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | Oceania |
| 180 | Brunei Darussalam | 0.988 | 7.992 | 7.834 | 10.244 | 5.016 | 9.142 | Asia |
| 181 | Republic of Congo | 0.737 | 4.630 | -1.222 | -1.784 | 0.870 | 0.245 | Africa |
| 182 | Barbados | 0.527 | 0.802 | 0.979 | 0.960 | 0.960 | 0.960 | North America |
| 183 | Trinidad and Tobago | 0.247 | 0.198 | 1.754 | 3.923 | 2.440 | 1.909 | North America |
| 184 | Burundi | 0.149 | 0.419 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | Africa |
| 185 | Yemen | -0.518 | 17.910 | 16.330 | 7.830 | 6.237 | 6.274 | Asia |
| 186 | Swaziland | -0.856 | 0.150 | 1.438 | 1.925 | 2.222 | 2.194 | Africa |
| 187 | Nauru | -3.000 | 0.000 | 1.545 | 2.000 | 2.019 | 2.003 | Oceania |
| 188 | Puerto Rico | -3.588 | -1.157 | -0.693 | -0.776 | -0.775 | -0.753 | North America |
| 189 | South Sudan | -3.815 | -2.590 | -2.533 | -1.232 | -1.169 | -0.705 | Africa |
| 190 | Equatorial Guinea | -8.478 | -2.817 | -0.026 | 1.662 | 0.307 | 1.037 | Africa |
| 191 | Venezuela | -15.000 | -6.000 | -2.000 | -1.500 | -1.500 | -1.500 | South America |
| 192 | Dominica | -16.277 | 12.211 | 7.148 | 3.525 | 2.535 | 1.500 | North America |
| - | Syria | - | - | - | - | - | - | Asia |