Population growth ranking 1963 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1963, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Virgin Islands (U.S.) (12.85%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1963) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 12.85% |
| 2 | Qatar | 12.12% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 10.52% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 9.35% |
| 5 | Andorra | 7.21% |
| 6 | Bahamas, The | 5% |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 4.89% |
| 8 | Naoero | 4.84% |
| 9 | Djibouti | 4.8% |
| 10 | Jordan | 4.59% |
| 11 | Suriname | 4.52% |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.49% |
| 13 | Libya | 4.14% |
| 14 | Greenland | 3.92% |
| 15 | Bahrain | 3.91% |
| 16 | Kenya | 3.88% |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | 3.85% |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.85% |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 3.69% |
| 20 | Israel | 3.68% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1963 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1963 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Andorra | #91 | #92 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1963?
Virgin Islands (U.S.), with 12.85% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1963. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.