Population growth ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bahrain (5.29%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 5.29% |
| 2 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.09% |
| 3 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.88% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 3.69% |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.66% |
| 6 | Niger | 3.56% |
| 7 | Angola | 3.54% |
| 8 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.53% |
| 9 | Uganda | 3.49% |
| 10 | Sudan | 3.46% |
| 11 | Solomon Islands | 3.46% |
| 12 | Tanzania | 3.34% |
| 13 | Maldives | 3.32% |
| 14 | Chad | 3.31% |
| 15 | Oman | 3.28% |
| 16 | Mali | 3.19% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 3.17% |
| 18 | Zambia | 3.07% |
| 19 | Yemen, Rep. | 3.01% |
| 20 | Mozambique | 2.99% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | #118 | #118 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #123 | #123 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Congo, Dem. Rep. | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2017?
Bahrain, with 5.29% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.