Population growth ranking 1981 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1981, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Northern Mariana Islands (11.77%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1981) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Mariana Islands | 11.77% |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 7.96% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.94% |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 6.29% |
| 5 | Qatar | 6.2% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 5.98% |
| 7 | Libya | 5.6% |
| 8 | Oman | 5.45% |
| 9 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 5.25% |
| 10 | Djibouti | 5.15% |
| 11 | Kuwait | 5.09% |
| 12 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.94% |
| 13 | Singapore | 4.81% |
| 14 | Cayman Islands | 4.72% |
| 15 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.45% |
| 16 | Pakistan | 4.18% |
| 17 | Sudan | 4.14% |
| 18 | Burundi | 4.07% |
| 19 | Jordan | 4.01% |
| 20 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1981 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1981 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Zimbabwe | #53 | #54 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1981?
Northern Mariana Islands, with 11.77% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1981. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.