Population growth ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (10.43%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 10.43% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 8.6% |
| 3 | Qatar | 8.49% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.85% |
| 5 | Kuwait | 6.21% |
| 6 | Andorra | 6.1% |
| 7 | Guinea-Bissau | 5.95% |
| 8 | Libya | 5.57% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 5.24% |
| 10 | Bahrain | 5.15% |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 5.01% |
| 12 | Botswana | 4.97% |
| 13 | Tuvalu | 4.94% |
| 14 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 4.93% |
| 15 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.56% |
| 16 | New Caledonia | 4.47% |
| 17 | Oman | 4.18% |
| 18 | Portugal | 3.8% |
| 19 | Tanzania | 3.64% |
| 20 | Algeria | 3.54% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1975?
United Arab Emirates, with 10.43% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.