Population growth ranking 2023 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2023, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Oman (6.53%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Oman, stood at 6.53%. The twentieth economy, Tanzania, reported 2.9% — a 2.2× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 6.53% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 5.59% |
| 3 | Syria | 4.92% |
| 4 | Singapore | 4.86% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 4.64% |
| 6 | Chad | 4.57% |
| 7 | South Sudan | 4.11% |
| 8 | Malta | 3.99% |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 3.98% |
| 10 | Bahrain | 3.38% |
| 11 | Niger | 3.29% |
| 12 | DR Congo | 3.26% |
| 13 | Angola | 3.08% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.08% |
| 15 | Yemen | 3.01% |
| 16 | Israel | 3% |
| 17 | Mali | 2.97% |
| 18 | Mauritania | 2.97% |
| 19 | Mozambique | 2.95% |
| 20 | Tanzania | 2.9% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2023 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2023 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #204 | #204 |
| Syria | #5 | #5 |
| Singapore | #85 | #85 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2023?
Oman, with 6.53% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2023. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.