Population growth ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Liberia (10.13%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | 10.13% |
| 2 | Northern Mariana Islands | 8.04% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 7.62% |
| 4 | Qatar | 5.31% |
| 5 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.33% |
| 6 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 4.14% |
| 7 | Cambodia | 4.12% |
| 8 | Rwanda | 4.12% |
| 9 | Djibouti | 4.02% |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.91% |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 3.81% |
| 12 | Cote d'Ivoire | 3.77% |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 3.76% |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | 3.74% |
| 15 | Papua New Guinea | 3.52% |
| 16 | Belize | 3.49% |
| 17 | Chad | 3.44% |
| 18 | Singapore | 3.4% |
| 19 | Niger | 3.38% |
| 20 | Angola | 3.35% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | #44 | #44 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | #214 | #214 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #123 | #123 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 1998?
Liberia, with 10.13% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.