Population growth ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bahrain (7.32%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 7.32% |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 6.15% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 6.07% |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 5.78% |
| 5 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 5.34% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 4.77% |
| 7 | Qatar | 4.6% |
| 8 | South Sudan | 4.54% |
| 9 | Andorra | 4.38% |
| 10 | Timor-Leste | 4.2% |
| 11 | Eritrea | 4.13% |
| 12 | Sierra Leone | 4.06% |
| 13 | Chad | 4% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.69% |
| 15 | Niger | 3.56% |
| 16 | Angola | 3.49% |
| 17 | Papua New Guinea | 3.32% |
| 18 | Cayman Islands | 3.29% |
| 19 | British Virgin Islands | 3.23% |
| 20 | Mali | 3.18% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Afghanistan | #20 | #20 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #123 | #123 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2003?
Bahrain, with 7.32% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.