Population growth ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: British Virgin Islands (5.82%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | British Virgin Islands | 5.82% |
| 2 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.04% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 3.98% |
| 4 | Malta | 3.53% |
| 5 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.53% |
| 6 | Sudan | 3.49% |
| 7 | Angola | 3.45% |
| 8 | Niger | 3.45% |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 3.4% |
| 10 | Uganda | 3.4% |
| 11 | Solomon Islands | 3.36% |
| 12 | Chad | 3.36% |
| 13 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.35% |
| 14 | Maldives | 3.18% |
| 15 | Tanzania | 3.16% |
| 16 | Mali | 3.13% |
| 17 | Burundi | 3.02% |
| 18 | Zambia | 3.01% |
| 19 | Mozambique | 2.98% |
| 20 | Mauritania | 2.97% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | #124 | #124 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | #123 | #123 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Malta | #53 | #53 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2018?
British Virgin Islands, with 5.82% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.