Population growth ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bahrain (7.6%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 7.6% |
| 2 | Qatar | 6.52% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 5.19% |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 5.14% |
| 5 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.83% |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.82% |
| 7 | Liberia | 4.46% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 4.43% |
| 9 | Andorra | 4.08% |
| 10 | Macao SAR, China | 4.05% |
| 11 | Chad | 4.03% |
| 12 | Burundi | 3.71% |
| 13 | Angola | 3.65% |
| 14 | Niger | 3.63% |
| 15 | Kuwait | 3.62% |
| 16 | Congo, Rep. | 3.6% |
| 17 | Afghanistan | 3.52% |
| 18 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.47% |
| 19 | British Virgin Islands | 3.37% |
| 20 | Zambia | 3.3% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #123 | #123 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2005?
Bahrain, with 7.6% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.