GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 4.3 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.3 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 11.0%
Rank
20th
of 45 groups
All-time high
7.55 % change on previous year
in 1962
All-time low
-1.42 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
64
1962–2025
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1962–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded 4.3 % change on previous year for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 7.55 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -1.42 % change on previous year, in 1972.
Least developed countries ranks 20th of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 7.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1964 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1965 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1967 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 1968 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +391.2% |
| 1969 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1970 | -0.6034 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 1971 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -388.2% |
| 1972 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 1973 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -258.4% |
| 1974 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +149.8% |
| 1975 | 0.5299 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 1976 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +632.3% |
| 1977 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 1978 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1979 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1980 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1982 | 0.9952 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1983 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +65.9% |
| 1984 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 1985 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1986 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +96.0% |
| 1987 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1988 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1989 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1990 | -0.1158 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1991 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -1680.9% |
| 1992 | 0.2602 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 1993 | -0.546 % change on previous year | -309.8% |
| 1994 | 0.6821 % change on previous year | -224.9% |
| 1995 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +750.9% |
| 1996 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1999 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 2010 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 2011 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2012 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 2014 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2016 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +38.1% |
| 2017 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2020 | -0.1812 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2021 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -1620.9% |
| 2022 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 2023 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2024 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 2025 | 4.3 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.71 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 7.55 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 1.73 % change on previous year | -1.42 % change on previous year | 5.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 0.9952 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.69 % change on previous year | -0.546 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.85 % change on previous year | 4.23 % change on previous year | 7.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.46 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 6.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.09 % change on previous year | -0.1812 % change on previous year | 4.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 17 Georgia 7.46 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Guinea 7.45 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Armenia 7.2 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Niger 7.01 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Timor-Leste 6.98 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Mongolia 6.84 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Aruba 6.81 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Exports of goods and services 11.2% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 4.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.78 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.62 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 358.16 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 283.67 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 415.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.5% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 403.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 1.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 4.3 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 7.55 % change on previous year in 1962.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Least developed countries rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 20th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.