that continued into the 1980s. As the l97os gave way to the I980s, the impact of strong upsurges i.n energy prices and interest rates wreaked damage on the economies of many countries, and the deterioration in growth in world output accelerated amid a general decline in standards of economic performanqe in all world regions. It is apparent, then, that despite initial success the endeavour to achieve increasingly high annual target rates of growth in developing countries has not been successful, and, indeed' economic growth in all world regions has tended to decelerate significantly over the course of the last 25 years. see table 46 for distribution of growth of GDP among developing countries. Table 45. Distribution of growth of per capita gross domestic product durinq the development decades Number of devel-oping countr ies with qronth rates in specified range Range of rate ofaverage annuaLper capi.ta GDP 1961-1985 r961-1970 19 7 r-19I0 1981-r985 l"!or e lhan 7Il2 per cent Betneen 5 and 71/2 per cent Beeween 2 L/2 and 5 per cent Between 0 and 21/2 per cent Less than 0 per cent0 5 23 49 220 3 II 28 573tl 25 30 303 15 35 35 1I Sourcei Department of International Economic and Social Affalrs of the United Na ti.ons Secretar iat.A/40/5L9 English Page 133
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic performance of developing countries over a period of 25 years, specifically focusing on the growth rates of their economies and the impact of external factors such as energy prices and interest rates. It also references specific tables and data from the United Nations, which suggests a strong connection to economic statistics and policy.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade