Population growth ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Djibouti (10.2%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 10.2% |
| 2 | Jordan | 7.82% |
| 3 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.98% |
| 4 | St. Martin (French part) | 6.48% |
| 5 | Namibia | 6.05% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 5.88% |
| 7 | Oman | 5.1% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 4.93% |
| 9 | Northern Mariana Islands | 4.82% |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 4.42% |
| 11 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.33% |
| 12 | Gambia, The | 4.2% |
| 13 | Cambodia | 4.17% |
| 14 | Eswatini | 4.05% |
| 15 | Sierra Leone | 3.96% |
| 16 | Malawi | 3.95% |
| 17 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.93% |
| 18 | Singapore | 3.89% |
| 19 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.84% |
| 20 | Andorra | 3.83% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | #80 | #81 |
| Jordan | #190 | #191 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #78 | #79 |
| St. Martin (French part) | #216 | #217 |
| Namibia | #45 | #46 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1990?
Djibouti, with 10.2% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.