Population growth ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Northern Mariana Islands (11.98%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Northern Mariana Islands, stood at 11.98%. The twentieth economy, Djibouti, reported 3.95% — a 3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 216 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Mariana Islands | 11.98% |
| 2 | St. Martin (French part) | 11.08% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 9.36% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 6.1% |
| 5 | Equatorial Guinea | 6.07% |
| 6 | Qatar | 5.95% |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 5.87% |
| 8 | Oman | 5.55% |
| 9 | Iran | 5.29% |
| 10 | Kuwait | 4.87% |
| 11 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.8% |
| 12 | Chad | 4.7% |
| 13 | Cayman Islands | 4.61% |
| 14 | Singapore | 4.39% |
| 15 | Jordan | 4.27% |
| 16 | Marshall Islands | 4.22% |
| 17 | Andorra | 4.2% |
| 18 | Cote d'Ivoire | 4.02% |
| 19 | Botswana | 3.97% |
| 20 | Djibouti | 3.95% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| St. Martin (French part) | #216 | #217 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1982?
Northern Mariana Islands, with 11.98% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.