Population growth ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Macao SAR, China (16.31%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 16.31% |
| 2 | Qatar | 11.92% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 9.67% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 8.78% |
| 5 | Andorra | 6.59% |
| 6 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 6.41% |
| 7 | Jordan | 5.98% |
| 8 | Naoero | 5.59% |
| 9 | Djibouti | 5.55% |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.54% |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 4.54% |
| 12 | Bahamas, The | 4.44% |
| 13 | Greenland | 4.17% |
| 14 | Kenya | 3.98% |
| 15 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.87% |
| 16 | Uzbekistan | 3.74% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | 3.71% |
| 18 | Bahrain | 3.57% |
| 19 | Israel | 3.49% |
| 20 | Suriname | 3.48% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Macao SAR, China | #183 | #184 |
| 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 1965?
Macao SAR, China, with 16.31% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.