From $381 to $29,000 in 50 Years: Top 25 Economic Turnarounds

These 25 countries rewrote the rules of growth over the last half century. They turned tiny GDP PPP per capita into four- and five-figure incomes. China leads the list, jumping from $381 in 1975 to over $29,000 today. Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam also posted gains above 6,500%, with others across Africa, Europe and Asia following closely. Which of these economic miracles surprised you most? Drop the country name in the comments and let’s discuss. (Data compiled from global economic research institutions)

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