Population growth ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bahrain (7.46%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 7.46% |
| 2 | Andorra | 6.73% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 5.96% |
| 4 | San Marino | 5.63% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 5.49% |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 5.07% |
| 7 | South Sudan | 4.67% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 4.59% |
| 9 | Chad | 4.45% |
| 10 | Eritrea | 4.1% |
| 11 | Qatar | 3.78% |
| 12 | Burundi | 3.73% |
| 13 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.68% |
| 14 | Niger | 3.6% |
| 15 | Angola | 3.59% |
| 16 | Afghanistan | 3.58% |
| 17 | Congo, Rep. | 3.42% |
| 18 | Sierra Leone | 3.38% |
| 19 | British Virgin Islands | 3.32% |
| 20 | Papua New Guinea | 3.28% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Andorra | #92 | #92 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| San Marino | #149 | #149 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2004?
Bahrain, with 7.46% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.