Population growth ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (15.63%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 15.63% |
| 2 | Qatar | 12.12% |
| 3 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 11.11% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 10.28% |
| 5 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.13% |
| 6 | Andorra | 7.08% |
| 7 | Kuwait | 6.69% |
| 8 | Djibouti | 6.64% |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 5.38% |
| 10 | Jordan | 4.98% |
| 11 | New Caledonia | 4.63% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 4.44% |
| 13 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.33% |
| 14 | Marshall Islands | 3.64% |
| 15 | Kenya | 3.63% |
| 16 | Lesotho | 3.56% |
| 17 | Tanzania | 3.49% |
| 18 | Iraq | 3.45% |
| 19 | Sudan | 3.44% |
| 20 | Bhutan | 3.4% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1971?
United Arab Emirates, with 15.63% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.