Population growth ranking 1962 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1962, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (11.76%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1962) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 11.76% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 10.7% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 9.44% |
| 4 | Andorra | 7.52% |
| 5 | Bahamas, The | 5.02% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 4.92% |
| 7 | Israel | 4.82% |
| 8 | Jordan | 4.68% |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.44% |
| 10 | Djibouti | 4.26% |
| 11 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 4.24% |
| 12 | Naoero | 4.2% |
| 13 | Libya | 4.17% |
| 14 | Suriname | 4% |
| 15 | Bahrain | 3.98% |
| 16 | Uzbekistan | 3.88% |
| 17 | Kenya | 3.83% |
| 18 | Greenland | 3.79% |
| 19 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.78% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | 3.67% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1962 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1962 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Andorra | #91 | #92 |
| Bahamas, The | #143 | #144 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1962?
Qatar, with 11.76% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1962. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.