Population growth ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Rwanda (16.75%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Rwanda, stood at 16.75%. The twentieth economy, Papua New Guinea, reported 3.58% — a 4.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | 16.75% |
| 2 | Cambodia | 7.52% |
| 3 | Northern Mariana Islands | 7.07% |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 6.48% |
| 5 | Eritrea | 4.97% |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.63% |
| 7 | West Bank and Gaza | 4.48% |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 4.44% |
| 9 | Chad | 4.43% |
| 10 | Togo | 4.3% |
| 11 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.21% |
| 12 | Cayman Islands | 4.19% |
| 13 | Singapore | 4.06% |
| 14 | Afghanistan | 4.01% |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | 4% |
| 16 | Aruba | 3.95% |
| 17 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.87% |
| 18 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.82% |
| 19 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.63% |
| 20 | Papua New Guinea | 3.58% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | #40 | #40 |
| Cambodia | #90 | #90 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #214 | #214 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Eritrea | #50 | #50 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1996?
Rwanda, with 16.75% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.