Population growth ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (16.61%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 16.61%. The twentieth economy, Republic of the Congo, reported 3.29% — a 5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 16.61% |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 11.38% |
| 3 | Bahrain | 5.99% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 5.57% |
| 5 | Singapore | 5.32% |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.99% |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.57% |
| 8 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.31% |
| 9 | Burundi | 4.13% |
| 10 | Liberia | 4.06% |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 4.03% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.78% |
| 13 | Macao | 3.73% |
| 14 | Niger | 3.7% |
| 15 | British Virgin Islands | 3.57% |
| 16 | Zambia | 3.57% |
| 17 | Maldives | 3.54% |
| 18 | Syria | 3.54% |
| 19 | Chad | 3.5% |
| 20 | Republic of the Congo | 3.29% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Singapore | #85 | #85 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2008?
Qatar, with 16.61% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.