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12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 14:28 IST

Image: Some countries are set to record impressive growth.

While the United States and Europe are going through tough economic times, primarily due to spiraling debt, there are some countries, including India and China, that are poised to post impressive growth numbers.

Let us have a look at 12 fastest growing economies in 2012.

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India

GDP forecast in 2012: $1,858.9 billion

GDP growth: 7.82 per cent

World ranking: 9

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Niger

GDP forecast in 2012: $7.38 billion

GDP growth: 15.4 per cent

World ranking: 1

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Iraq

GDP forecast in 2012: $128.094 billion

GDP growth: 10.568 per cent

World ranking: 2

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Angola

GDP forecast in 2012: $1.32 billion

GDP growth: 10.49 per cent

World ranking: 3

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Liberia

GDP forecast in 2012: $1.32 billion

GDP growth: 10.49 per cent

World ranking: 4

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China

GDP forecast in 2012: $7,209.42 billion

GDP growth: 9.52 per cent

World ranking: 5

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Haiti

GDP forecast in 2012: $9.21 billion

GDP growth:8.8 per cent

World ranking: 6

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Timor Leste

GDP forecast in 2012: $0.807 billion

GDP growth:8.63 per cent

World ranking: 7

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Ethiopia

GDP forecast in 2012: $32.3 billion

GDP growth: 8.02 per cent

World ranking: 8

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