Population growth ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (11.94%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 11.94% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 9.41% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 8.55% |
| 4 | Andorra | 7.02% |
| 5 | Jordan | 6.93% |
| 6 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 6.02% |
| 7 | Djibouti | 5.51% |
| 8 | Bahamas, The | 4.57% |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.44% |
| 10 | St. Martin (French part) | 4.25% |
| 11 | Maldives | 4.14% |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | 4.03% |
| 13 | Kenya | 3.99% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.87% |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | 3.72% |
| 16 | Uzbekistan | 3.64% |
| 17 | Naoero | 3.55% |
| 18 | Suriname | 3.42% |
| 19 | Iraq | 3.39% |
| 20 | Sudan | 3.39% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Andorra | #91 | #92 |
| Jordan | #190 | #191 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1966?
Qatar, with 11.94% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.