Population growth ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (12.53%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 12.53% |
| 2 | Qatar | 9.95% |
| 3 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 9.73% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 9.39% |
| 5 | Djibouti | 7.08% |
| 6 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.02% |
| 7 | Andorra | 6.6% |
| 8 | Kuwait | 6.04% |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 5.57% |
| 10 | Bahrain | 5.31% |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 5.01% |
| 12 | Botswana | 4.71% |
| 13 | New Caledonia | 4.61% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.55% |
| 15 | Sudan | 4.08% |
| 16 | Israel | 4.05% |
| 17 | Libya | 3.88% |
| 18 | Jordan | 3.64% |
| 19 | Tanzania | 3.6% |
| 20 | Brunei Darussalam | 3.58% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1973?
United Arab Emirates, with 12.53% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.