Population growth ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (5.29%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 5.29% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 5.16% |
| 3 | Burundi | 4.68% |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.6% |
| 5 | Bahrain | 4.17% |
| 6 | Congo, Rep. | 4.14% |
| 7 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 3.95% |
| 8 | Angola | 3.85% |
| 9 | Niger | 3.73% |
| 10 | Maldives | 3.53% |
| 11 | Zambia | 3.46% |
| 12 | Chad | 3.46% |
| 13 | Gabon | 3.45% |
| 14 | Mali | 3.25% |
| 15 | Iraq | 3.23% |
| 16 | Mauritania | 3.19% |
| 17 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.19% |
| 18 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.14% |
| 19 | Togo | 3.13% |
| 20 | Papua New Guinea | 3.02% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #48 | #48 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Burundi | #25 | #25 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2010?
South Sudan, with 5.29% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.