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China and India are still at the top among the fastest growing economies in the world. But growth for both is slowing down when comparing their projected growth to the historical three-year average, says a PricewaterhouseCoopers study.
India is struggling with domestic reforms and China's exports have been hit by slower demand from global trade partners.
The 2.4% annual growth rate in the US, the biggest economy, is accelerating but susceptible to disruption.
Here's a look the centres of opportunity in 2013, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Three countries fall in the category of 'Growing and Accelerating'.
Indonesia
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 6.2%
Advanced economies projected to be smaller than emerging economies in 2013 for first time since reliable records began.
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Brazil
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 4%
Emerging economies will be in the 'driving seat' of global growth in 2013.
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Photographs: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters.
South Africa
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.6%
South Africa is accelerating when compared to its historical three-year average growth rates.
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China
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 7.3%
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India
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 6.6%
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Photographs: Ahmad Masood/Reuters.
Saudi Arabia
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 4.2%
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Photographs: Osman Orsal/Reuters.
Turkey
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 5.1%
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Photographs: Lee Jae-Won/Reuters.
South Korea
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.6%
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Photographs: Edgard Garrido/Reuters.
Mexico
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.7%
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Photographs: Denis Sinyakov/Reuters.
Russia
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.8%
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Poland
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.4%
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Australia
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 3.1%
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Canada
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 2.3%
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United States
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 2.4%
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Germany
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 1.3%
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France
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 1.2%
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Japan
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 0.9%
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United Kingdom
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 2.1%
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The Netherlands
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 1.1%
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Ireland
Average growth rate (2013-2015): 2.2%
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