Population growth ranking 1974 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1974, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (11.4%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 11.4% |
| 2 | Qatar | 9.16% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 7.64% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.01% |
| 5 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 6.69% |
| 6 | Andorra | 6.35% |
| 7 | Kuwait | 6.02% |
| 8 | Northern Mariana Islands | 5.43% |
| 9 | Cayman Islands | 5.29% |
| 10 | Bahrain | 5.23% |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 5.16% |
| 12 | Libya | 4.97% |
| 13 | Botswana | 4.94% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.57% |
| 15 | New Caledonia | 4.57% |
| 16 | Sudan | 3.99% |
| 17 | Tanzania | 3.61% |
| 18 | Brunei Darussalam | 3.52% |
| 19 | Oman | 3.52% |
| 20 | Angola | 3.46% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1974 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1974 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) | #201 | #202 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1974?
United Arab Emirates, with 11.4% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1974. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.