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Population growth ranking 1985 — the top 20 economies

The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1985, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: St. Martin (French part) (15.87%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.

Where are they now?

The top five of 1985 and their rank in the latest published year:

CountryRank in 1985Rank today
St. Martin (French part)#216#217
Northern Mariana Islands#213#214
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)#78#79
Oman#3#3
Saudi Arabia#2#2

Other years

Frequently asked questions

Which country had the largest Population growth in 1985?

St. Martin (French part), with 15.87% (annual %).

How many countries are included?

216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1985. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.

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