Population growth ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (17.86%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 17.86% |
| 2 | Qatar | 12.16% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 7.66% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.54% |
| 5 | Andorra | 7.38% |
| 6 | Djibouti | 6.47% |
| 7 | Jordan | 6.06% |
| 8 | Marshall Islands | 5.59% |
| 9 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 5.13% |
| 10 | Togo | 5.06% |
| 11 | New Caledonia | 4.19% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 4.17% |
| 13 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.14% |
| 14 | British Virgin Islands | 4.11% |
| 15 | Bahamas, The | 3.86% |
| 16 | Kenya | 3.85% |
| 17 | Lesotho | 3.6% |
| 18 | French Polynesia | 3.48% |
| 19 | Iraq | 3.47% |
| 20 | Sudan | 3.45% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| 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 1970?
United Arab Emirates, with 17.86% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.