Population growth ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Somalia, Fed. Rep. (3.66%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Somalia, Fed. Rep., stood at 3.66%. The twentieth economy, Malawi, reported 2.59% — a 1.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.66% |
| 2 | Chad | 3.44% |
| 3 | Niger | 3.25% |
| 4 | DR Congo | 3.24% |
| 5 | Uganda | 3.22% |
| 6 | Angola | 3.18% |
| 7 | Mali | 3.06% |
| 8 | Tanzania | 3% |
| 9 | Mozambique | 2.96% |
| 10 | Namibia | 2.95% |
| 11 | Mauritania | 2.89% |
| 12 | Zambia | 2.82% |
| 13 | Maldives | 2.76% |
| 14 | Yemen | 2.74% |
| 15 | Burundi | 2.72% |
| 16 | Syria | 2.72% |
| 17 | Sudan | 2.69% |
| 18 | Ethiopia | 2.67% |
| 19 | Cameroon | 2.65% |
| 20 | Malawi | 2.59% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia, Fed. Rep. | #8 | #8 |
| Chad | #6 | #6 |
| Niger | #9 | #9 |
| DR Congo | #10 | #10 |
| Uganda | #21 | #21 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2021?
Somalia, Fed. Rep., with 3.66% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.