Population growth ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (14.23%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 14.23% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 6.32% |
| 3 | Qatar | 5.84% |
| 4 | British Virgin Islands | 5.54% |
| 5 | Iraq | 4.54% |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.45% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 4.2% |
| 8 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.07% |
| 9 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.07% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 4.05% |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 3.96% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.88% |
| 13 | Niger | 3.77% |
| 14 | Solomon Islands | 3.67% |
| 15 | Gabon | 3.58% |
| 16 | Burundi | 3.57% |
| 17 | Liberia | 3.53% |
| 18 | Chad | 3.51% |
| 19 | Maldives | 3.46% |
| 20 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.34% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| British Virgin Islands | #124 | #124 |
| Iraq | #43 | #43 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2012?
Oman, with 14.23% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.