Population growth ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (5.73%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 5.73%. The twentieth economy, Turks and Caicos Islands, reported 2.79% — a 2.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 5.73% |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 4.83% |
| 3 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.8% |
| 4 | Syria | 3.36% |
| 5 | Uganda | 3.33% |
| 6 | Niger | 3.3% |
| 7 | Angola | 3.27% |
| 8 | DR Congo | 3.22% |
| 9 | Chad | 3.18% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 3.15% |
| 11 | Mali | 3.02% |
| 12 | Tanzania | 2.99% |
| 13 | Mozambique | 2.96% |
| 14 | Mauritania | 2.92% |
| 15 | Namibia | 2.91% |
| 16 | Burundi | 2.91% |
| 17 | Maldives | 2.91% |
| 18 | Zambia | 2.9% |
| 19 | Yemen | 2.87% |
| 20 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 2.79% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
| Syria | #5 | #5 |
| Uganda | #21 | #21 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2020?
Qatar, with 5.73% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.