Population growth ranking 1989 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1989, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: St. Martin (French part) (10.78%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1989) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Martin (French part) | 10.78% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 7.71% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 7.18% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 6.98% |
| 5 | Namibia | 6.35% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 6.23% |
| 7 | Oman | 5.37% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 5.05% |
| 9 | Jordan | 4.79% |
| 10 | Malawi | 4.72% |
| 11 | Eswatini | 4.64% |
| 12 | Gambia, The | 4.16% |
| 13 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.87% |
| 14 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.85% |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 3.84% |
| 16 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.83% |
| 17 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 3.81% |
| 18 | Kuwait | 3.8% |
| 19 | Cayman Islands | 3.78% |
| 20 | Cambodia | 3.77% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1989 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1989 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin (French part) | #216 | #217 |
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #213 | #214 |
| Namibia | #45 | #46 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1989?
St. Martin (French part), with 10.78% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1989. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.