Population growth ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (11.58%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 11.58%. The twentieth economy, DR Congo, reported 3.39% — a 3.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 11.58% |
| 2 | Lebanon | 9.99% |
| 3 | Jordan | 9.54% |
| 4 | Macao | 4.91% |
| 5 | Bahrain | 4.78% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 4.65% |
| 7 | Kuwait | 4.41% |
| 8 | Oman | 4.3% |
| 9 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.07% |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.91% |
| 11 | British Virgin Islands | 3.89% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.73% |
| 13 | Niger | 3.69% |
| 14 | Afghanistan | 3.63% |
| 15 | Solomon Islands | 3.63% |
| 16 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.59% |
| 17 | Chad | 3.57% |
| 18 | Iraq | 3.53% |
| 19 | Burundi | 3.39% |
| 20 | DR Congo | 3.39% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Lebanon | #117 | #117 |
| Jordan | #191 | #191 |
| Macao | #184 | #184 |
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2014?
Qatar, with 11.58% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.