Population growth ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (5.91%). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 5.91% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 5.11% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 5.09% |
| 4 | Oman | 4.98% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 4.42% |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 3.78% |
| 7 | Chad | 3.46% |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.31% |
| 9 | Niger | 3.25% |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.22% |
| 11 | Angola | 3.14% |
| 12 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.03% |
| 13 | Mali | 3.01% |
| 14 | Uganda | 3.01% |
| 15 | Tanzania | 2.95% |
| 16 | Mozambique | 2.95% |
| 17 | Mauritania | 2.93% |
| 18 | Yemen, Rep. | 2.87% |
| 19 | Namibia | 2.78% |
| 20 | Zambia | 2.76% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #203 | #204 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2022?
Qatar, with 5.91% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.