Population growth ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (12.62%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 12.62% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 9.46% |
| 3 | Qatar | 7.94% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.62% |
| 5 | Kuwait | 6.47% |
| 6 | Guinea-Bissau | 6.43% |
| 7 | Andorra | 5.82% |
| 8 | Libya | 5.66% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 5.38% |
| 10 | Botswana | 5.16% |
| 11 | Bahrain | 5.03% |
| 12 | Cayman Islands | 4.72% |
| 13 | Tuvalu | 4.59% |
| 14 | Algeria | 4.55% |
| 15 | Oman | 4.5% |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.07% |
| 17 | St. Martin (French part) | 3.7% |
| 18 | Tanzania | 3.64% |
| 19 | Sudan | 3.53% |
| 20 | Brunei Darussalam | 3.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | 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 1976?
United Arab Emirates, with 12.62% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.