Population growth ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Djibouti (8.52%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 8.52% |
| 2 | Jordan | 7.79% |
| 3 | Andorra | 7.45% |
| 4 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 6.83% |
| 5 | Israel | 6.02% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 5.55% |
| 7 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 5.14% |
| 8 | Aruba | 4.89% |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 4.87% |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 4.86% |
| 11 | Oman | 4.84% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 4.77% |
| 13 | West Bank and Gaza | 4.48% |
| 14 | Ethiopia | 4.33% |
| 15 | Gambia, The | 4.2% |
| 16 | Cambodia | 4.14% |
| 17 | Eswatini | 4.02% |
| 18 | Guinea | 4% |
| 19 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.97% |
| 20 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.83% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | #81 | #81 |
| Jordan | #190 | #191 |
| Andorra | #92 | #92 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | #79 | #79 |
| Israel | #89 | #89 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1991?
Djibouti, with 8.52% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.