Population growth ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (12%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 12% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 6.57% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 6.22% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 5.29% |
| 5 | Burundi | 5.07% |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.72% |
| 7 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.61% |
| 8 | San Marino | 4.34% |
| 9 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.15% |
| 10 | Congo, Rep. | 4% |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 3.91% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.8% |
| 13 | Niger | 3.72% |
| 14 | Iraq | 3.68% |
| 15 | Afghanistan | 3.65% |
| 16 | Chad | 3.57% |
| 17 | Zambia | 3.54% |
| 18 | Maldives | 3.54% |
| 19 | British Virgin Islands | 3.48% |
| 20 | Gabon | 3.33% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Burundi | #25 | #25 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2009?
Qatar, with 12% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.