Population growth ranking 1994 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1994, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (8.39%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1994) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 8.39% |
| 2 | Cambodia | 6.98% |
| 3 | Mozambique | 6.76% |
| 4 | Aruba | 5.17% |
| 5 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 5.04% |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.97% |
| 7 | Jordan | 4.79% |
| 8 | Iraq | 4.77% |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 4.73% |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 4.66% |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 4.49% |
| 12 | West Bank and Gaza | 4.48% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 4.28% |
| 14 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.93% |
| 15 | Tanzania | 3.84% |
| 16 | Benin | 3.74% |
| 17 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.72% |
| 18 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.69% |
| 19 | Papua New Guinea | 3.62% |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 3.48% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1994 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1994 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #20 | #20 |
| Cambodia | #90 | #90 |
| Mozambique | #17 | #17 |
| Aruba | #119 | #119 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1994?
Afghanistan, with 8.39% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1994. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.