Fastest Growing Economies in the World (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
While advanced economies grow steadily, some nations are expanding at remarkable speed. Here are the 25 fastest-growing economies in 2026.
Guyana leads with real GDP growth (%) of 16.2%.
Ethiopia ranks #2 at 9.2%.
Guinea ranks #3 at 8.7%.
Bhutan ranks #4 at 7.5%.
Uganda ranks #5 at 7.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Real GDP Growth (%)
| # | Country | Real GDP Growth (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guyana | 16.2% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Ethiopia | 9.2% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Guinea | 8.7% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Bhutan | 7.5% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Uganda | 7.5% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Rwanda | 7.2% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Viet Nam | 7.1% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Benin | 7.0% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Libya | 6.7% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Niger | 6.7% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Uzbekistan | 6.5% | 2026 |
| 12 |  India | 6.5% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 6.2% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 6.1% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Djibouti | 6.0% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Tajikistan | 6.0% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 5.9% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Tanzania | 5.9% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Mali | 5.5% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Mongolia | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Georgia | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Armenia | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Chad | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Gambia, The | 5.1% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Liberia | 5.1% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest real GDP growth (%) in 2026?
Guyana has the highest real GDP growth (%) at 16.2% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 192 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.