Population growth ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (10.96%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 10.96% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 6.24% |
| 3 | South Sudan | 5.41% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4.54% |
| 5 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.34% |
| 6 | Liberia | 3.92% |
| 7 | Angola | 3.89% |
| 8 | Niger | 3.72% |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 3.69% |
| 10 | Solomon Islands | 3.68% |
| 11 | British Virgin Islands | 3.67% |
| 12 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 3.65% |
| 13 | Burundi | 3.58% |
| 14 | Gabon | 3.55% |
| 15 | Iraq | 3.53% |
| 16 | Chad | 3.53% |
| 17 | Maldives | 3.51% |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | 3.36% |
| 19 | Zambia | 3.33% |
| 20 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.28% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| South Sudan | #48 | #48 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #29 | #29 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2011?
Oman, with 10.96% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.