Population growth ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: St. Martin (French part) (14.24%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Martin (French part) | 14.24% |
| 2 | Northern Mariana Islands | 8.61% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 8.15% |
| 4 | Oman | 6.42% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 6.29% |
| 6 | Djibouti | 5.71% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 5.69% |
| 8 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.86% |
| 9 | Jordan | 4.61% |
| 10 | Qatar | 4.41% |
| 11 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.32% |
| 12 | Andorra | 4.26% |
| 13 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 4.12% |
| 14 | Kuwait | 4.05% |
| 15 | Cayman Islands | 4.01% |
| 16 | Gambia, The | 4.01% |
| 17 | Eswatini | 3.96% |
| 18 | Marshall Islands | 3.96% |
| 19 | Cambodia | 3.92% |
| 20 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin (French part) | #216 | #217 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1986?
St. Martin (French part), with 14.24% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.