Population growth ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Timor-Leste (7.92%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timor-Leste | 7.92% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 7.18% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 6.22% |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 6.08% |
| 5 | Sierra Leone | 5.77% |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 5.25% |
| 7 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 5.08% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 4.98% |
| 9 | Qatar | 4.79% |
| 10 | South Sudan | 4.47% |
| 11 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.75% |
| 12 | Niger | 3.53% |
| 13 | Chad | 3.48% |
| 14 | Eritrea | 3.44% |
| 15 | Cayman Islands | 3.41% |
| 16 | Angola | 3.41% |
| 17 | Papua New Guinea | 3.36% |
| 18 | Iraq | 3.16% |
| 19 | Kenya | 3.15% |
| 20 | Uganda | 3.13% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | #82 | #82 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Sierra Leone | #47 | #47 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2002?
Timor-Leste, with 7.92% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.