Monday, May 10, 2010

The World's Fastest Growing Economies - 2010

According to EconomyWatch.com, four of the top ten countries leading economic growth (as measured by GDP at constant prices) are in Africa.

Interestingly, Qatar is expected to shoot the lights out, while Botswana follows a close second. China is down in eighth place and India, Brazil and Russia don't even make the top ten.

Country Growth Rate

1. Qatar 16.4%
2. Botswana 14.4%
3. Azerbaijan 12.3%
4. Republic of Congo 11.9%
5. Angola 9.3%
6. East Timor 7.87%
7. Liberia 7.53%
8. China 7.51%
9. Afghanistan 7.01%
10. Uzbekistan 7.00%