Population growth ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (13.06%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 13.06% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 9.52% |
| 3 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 7.12% |
| 4 | Qatar | 7.08% |
| 5 | Guinea-Bissau | 6.51% |
| 6 | Kuwait | 6.34% |
| 7 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.31% |
| 8 | Botswana | 6.03% |
| 9 | Libya | 5.76% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 5.71% |
| 11 | Andorra | 5.13% |
| 12 | Oman | 5.13% |
| 13 | San Marino | 4.92% |
| 14 | Bahrain | 4.75% |
| 15 | Cayman Islands | 4.04% |
| 16 | Tuvalu | 3.97% |
| 17 | Sudan | 3.95% |
| 18 | Mozambique | 3.77% |
| 19 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.77% |
| 20 | Tanzania | 3.53% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Guinea-Bissau | #40 | #41 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1978?
United Arab Emirates, with 13.06% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.