WorldBankStats

2026-04-25

The Fastest Growing Economies of the 2020s

While the global economy grows at 3-3.5% annually, a handful of countries consistently post growth rates above 6%.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast have sustained 6-8% growth through infrastructure investment and agricultural modernization.

South and Southeast Asia

India (6-7%), Bangladesh (6%), and Vietnam (6-7%) benefit from manufacturing shifts away from China, young demographics, and digital adoption. India could become the world's third-largest economy by 2030.

The China Slowdown

China's growth has decelerated from double-digit rates to around 4-5%. Use our country comparison tool to compare growth rates.