Population growth ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (14.25%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 14.25% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 9.85% |
| 3 | Qatar | 7.48% |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 6.63% |
| 5 | Kuwait | 6.51% |
| 6 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.46% |
| 7 | Libya | 5.72% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 5.56% |
| 9 | Andorra | 5.49% |
| 10 | Botswana | 5.27% |
| 11 | Bahrain | 4.9% |
| 12 | Oman | 4.86% |
| 13 | San Marino | 4.64% |
| 14 | Cayman Islands | 4.41% |
| 15 | Tuvalu | 4.31% |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.67% |
| 17 | Algeria | 3.63% |
| 18 | Tanzania | 3.62% |
| 19 | St. Martin (French part) | 3.58% |
| 20 | Mozambique | 3.56% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Guinea-Bissau | #40 | #41 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1977?
United Arab Emirates, with 14.25% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.