Population growth ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: St. Martin (French part) (17.88%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Martin (French part) | 17.88% |
| 2 | Northern Mariana Islands | 10.06% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 9.24% |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 6.07% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 5.95% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 5.56% |
| 7 | Oman | 5.46% |
| 8 | Qatar | 5.36% |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 4.91% |
| 10 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.61% |
| 11 | Jordan | 4.52% |
| 12 | Kuwait | 4.29% |
| 13 | Cayman Islands | 4.28% |
| 14 | Andorra | 4.12% |
| 15 | Marshall Islands | 4.09% |
| 16 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.99% |
| 17 | Malawi | 3.91% |
| 18 | Djibouti | 3.85% |
| 19 | Gambia, The | 3.84% |
| 20 | American Samoa | 3.78% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin (French part) | #216 | #217 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1984?
St. Martin (French part), with 17.88% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.