Population growth ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (6.74%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 6.74% |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | 5.26% |
| 3 | Qatar | 5.17% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4.46% |
| 5 | South Sudan | 4.42% |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.2% |
| 7 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 4% |
| 8 | Congo, Rep. | 3.83% |
| 9 | Liberia | 3.7% |
| 10 | Northern Mariana Islands | 3.63% |
| 11 | Cayman Islands | 3.57% |
| 12 | Niger | 3.47% |
| 13 | Chad | 3.46% |
| 14 | Papua New Guinea | 3.45% |
| 15 | Angola | 3.31% |
| 16 | Iraq | 3.28% |
| 17 | Belize | 3.27% |
| 18 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.21% |
| 19 | Madagascar | 3.17% |
| 20 | Uganda | 3.14% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| South Sudan | #48 | #48 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2000?
United Arab Emirates, with 6.74% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.