Population growth ranking 1980 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1980, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (10.77%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1980) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 10.77% |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 8.56% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 6.76% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 6.67% |
| 5 | Qatar | 6.45% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 5.86% |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 5.75% |
| 8 | Libya | 5.72% |
| 9 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 5.69% |
| 10 | Kuwait | 5.55% |
| 11 | Oman | 5.35% |
| 12 | Bahrain | 4.42% |
| 13 | Cayman Islands | 4.36% |
| 14 | Andorra | 4.21% |
| 15 | Sudan | 4.21% |
| 16 | Burundi | 4.2% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 4.09% |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.95% |
| 19 | Botswana | 3.89% |
| 20 | Malawi | 3.85% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1980 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1980 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1980?
United Arab Emirates, with 10.77% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1980. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.