Population growth ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population Growth (Annual %) in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (7.32%). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 7.32% |
| 2 | Chad | 4.95% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 4.68% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4.63% |
| 5 | Oman | 4.5% |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.47% |
| 7 | South Sudan | 3.93% |
| 8 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.48% |
| 9 | Central African Republic | 3.4% |
| 10 | Niger | 3.28% |
| 11 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.24% |
| 12 | Angola | 3.04% |
| 13 | Canada | 2.98% |
| 14 | Yemen, Rep. | 2.98% |
| 15 | Mali | 2.94% |
| 16 | Mozambique | 2.92% |
| 17 | Mauritania | 2.88% |
| 18 | Tanzania | 2.87% |
| 19 | Malta | 2.87% |
| 20 | Afghanistan | 2.84% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #4 | #4 |
| Chad | #6 | #6 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1 | #1 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2 | #2 |
| Oman | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population growth in 2024?
Qatar, with 7.32% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.GROW in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.