Population growth ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (8.58%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 8.58% |
| 2 | Jordan | 8.22% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 5.38% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 5.19% |
| 5 | British Virgin Islands | 4.55% |
| 6 | Kuwait | 4.5% |
| 7 | Oman | 4.46% |
| 8 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.34% |
| 9 | Bahrain | 4.15% |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.79% |
| 11 | Niger | 3.7% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.61% |
| 13 | Solomon Islands | 3.58% |
| 14 | Maldives | 3.45% |
| 15 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.44% |
| 16 | Macao SAR, China | 3.35% |
| 17 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.3% |
| 18 | Tanzania | 3.26% |
| 19 | Chad | 3.18% |
| 20 | Cameroon | 3.14% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Jordan | #191 | #191 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| British Virgin Islands | #124 | #124 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2015?
Qatar, with 8.58% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.