Population growth ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (18.38%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 18.38% |
| 2 | Qatar | 11.59% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 8.6% |
| 4 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 7.94% |
| 5 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.83% |
| 6 | Andorra | 7.72% |
| 7 | Jordan | 7.08% |
| 8 | Marshall Islands | 7.01% |
| 9 | Djibouti | 5.92% |
| 10 | British Virgin Islands | 5.75% |
| 11 | Bahamas, The | 4.54% |
| 12 | Togo | 4.5% |
| 13 | Brunei Darussalam | 4.06% |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | 4.01% |
| 15 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.97% |
| 16 | Kenya | 3.92% |
| 17 | Naoero | 3.92% |
| 18 | Lesotho | 3.63% |
| 19 | French Polynesia | 3.47% |
| 20 | Iraq | 3.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1969?
United Arab Emirates, with 18.38% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.