Population growth ranking 1968 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1968, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Virgin Islands (U.S.) (12.61%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1968) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 12.61% |
| 2 | Qatar | 11.92% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 10.41% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 9.07% |
| 5 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 8.12% |
| 6 | Andorra | 8.12% |
| 7 | Jordan | 7.67% |
| 8 | Marshall Islands | 6.27% |
| 9 | Djibouti | 5.28% |
| 10 | Bahamas, The | 4.71% |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.21% |
| 12 | British Virgin Islands | 4.01% |
| 13 | St. Martin (French part) | 3.96% |
| 14 | Kenya | 3.95% |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | 3.9% |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.89% |
| 17 | Lesotho | 3.67% |
| 18 | Greenland | 3.52% |
| 19 | French Polynesia | 3.44% |
| 20 | Uzbekistan | 3.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1968 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1968 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1968?
Virgin Islands (U.S.), with 12.61% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1968. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.