Population growth ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (16.43%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 16.43% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 7.75% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 7.12% |
| 4 | Jordan | 6.39% |
| 5 | Liberia | 5.59% |
| 6 | Kuwait | 5.56% |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 5.23% |
| 8 | South Sudan | 4.97% |
| 9 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.62% |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.44% |
| 11 | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.28% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 4.28% |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 4.09% |
| 14 | Congo, Rep. | 3.74% |
| 15 | Angola | 3.68% |
| 16 | Niger | 3.66% |
| 17 | Burundi | 3.6% |
| 18 | Chad | 3.6% |
| 19 | Zambia | 3.44% |
| 20 | British Virgin Islands | 3.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Jordan | #191 | #191 |
| Liberia | #44 | #44 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2006?
Qatar, with 16.43% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.