1. Thailand
Southeast Asia’s mainland is home to the country of Thailand. Thailand, which is fully located in the tropical region, has a wide range of habitats. These include the vast plateau in the northeast, the verdant, wooded hills in the north, the bountiful rice fields in the center plains, and the rocky coastal regions along the slender southern peninsula.
As of the present, Thailand’s GDP stands at 543.25 billion US dollars, with a real GDP growth rate of 3.2 percent. This indicates steady economic expansion and development for the country, reflecting its diverse economic sectors and strategic location within the region.
GDP Per Capita: $7,731.30
2. Georgia
Georgia, a nation in Transcaucasia at the eastern tip of the Black Sea, comes in at number 28 on our list of the World’s Top Developing Countries for 2024. Approximately half of Georgia’s GDP and one-fourth of the labor force are employed in agriculture, which is a major contributor to the state’s economy. Additionally, about one-fifth of the labor force is employed in each of the industrial and service sectors.
GDP Per Capita: $8,573.08
3. Russian Federation
Russia is a huge nation that occupies a sizable chunk of both continents, stretching across eastern Europe and northern Asia.
Russia currently has one of the greatest economies in the world, with a GDP of about 1.9 trillion US dollars. In 2023, the real GDP growth rate is 1.1% higher than the previous year. Russia’s economy is nevertheless significant despite difficulties and ups and downs, and it is fueled by a number of industries including manufacturing, energy, technology, and agriculture.
GDP Per Capita: $13,324.16
4. Argentina
The eighth largest country in the world. It is a South American nation that covers most of the southern half of the continent. Argentina’s GDP is currently valued at 632.63 billion US dollars, representing a real GDP growth rate of 2.8% from 2023, the year before. This illustrates the country’s many economic sectors, which include manufacturing, services, mining, and agriculture, and it shows a modest rate of economic growth.
GDP Per Capita: $13,394.34
5. Turkey
Turkey has a special geographic location that allows it to span both Asia and Europe, and it has traditionally functioned as a barrier as well as a bridge between the two continents.
With a real GDP growth rate of 3% from the previous year, 2023, Turkey’s GDP currently stands at over 1.34 trillion US dollars, which justifies its ranking among the world’s top developing nations for 2024. This indicates a consistent growth in the economy, propelled by many industries like manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and services.
GDP Per Capita: $15,368.27
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6. Kuwait
West Asian country Kuwait is formally known as the State of Kuwait. It is situated at the northernmost point of Eastern Arabia, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north.
Kuwait’s GDP is currently valued at 167.01 billion US dollars. In 2023, the real GDP growth rate is 3.6%, which is higher than the previous year. This shows that the nation’s economy is trending in the right direction, helped by a number of things like its expanding infrastructure, diversification initiatives, and oil reserves.
GDP Per Capita: $33,031.651
7. Saudi Arabia
In the Middle East sits the dry and little-populated country of Saudi Arabia. In the past, the nation’s economy flourished greatly in the 1970s and 1980s because of massive oil export earnings. Saudi Arabia, in contrast to many other developing countries, had an abundance of capital, which allowed for the implementation of massive development projects that turned the once impoverished kingdom into a modern state.
GDP Per Capita: $33,144.33
8. Bahamas
Northwest of the West Indies lies the sovereign republic and archipelago of the Bahamas. The Bahamas, a former British colony, attained independence and joined the Commonwealth as a sovereign nation in 1973.
The Bahamas now have a GDP of 14.51 billion US dollars. In 2023, the real GDP growth rate is 1.8%, which is lower than the previous year. This shows that the nation’s economic growth trajectory is modest but steady, reflecting a number of elements such as its financial services sector and tourist industry.
GDP Per Capita: $35,541.82
9. Brunei Darussalam
Situated between Malaysia and the South China Sea, Brunei is a small country on the island of Borneo. Brunei is a small country yet it has beautiful beaches and biodiverse jungles, much of which is protected within reserves.
The GDP of Brunei is currently 15.78 billion US dollars. In 2023, the real GDP growth rate is 3.5%, which is the same as the previous year. This shows that the nation’s economy is headed in the right direction and is a result of its efforts in a number of industries, including financial services, tourism, and oil and gas.
GDP Per Capita: $35,813.10
10. Qatar
Situated on the western shore of the Persian Gulf is the sovereign emirate of Qatar. Even though it is small, the nation has a big impact since it is a reliable middleman between rival nations in the area. Qatar is also well known for being one of the biggest suppliers of natural gas worldwide.
Qatar’s GDP is now valued at 246.36 billion US dollars. 2023’s real GDP growth rate is 2.2%, which is higher than the year before. This shows a continuous upward economic trend and highlights Qatar’s critical position in the world energy market and diplomatic arena.
GDP Per Capita: $84,898.64