Fastest population growth by nation, 2024

2024 annual population growth by nation, percent.

What the Data Shows

This graphic compares nations by Fastest Population Growth in 2024. Values are measured in percent. Qatar ranks first at 7.3%, ahead of Chad at 4.9%. Oman is the final included entry at 4.5%, putting the leader at about 1.63x the last value.

Data table

Unit: % · Period: 2024

RankEntryValuePeriod
1Qatar7.32024
2Chad4.92024
3UAE4.72024
4Saudi Arabia4.62024
5Oman4.52024

Sources

Source 1: World Bank World Development Indicators

Publisher: World Bank WDI

Dataset/table: World Development Indicators

Units: percent

Date checked: 2026-06-11

Evidence: Supports 2024 population growth rate values by nation in percent.

Data notes & caveats

Values are comparable national observations from the stated source. Display rounding may shorten large numbers, but the ranking order follows the source values.

Methodology

Rows are ranked from highest to lowest using World Bank World Development Indicators for 2024, measured in %. Values are rounded for display while preserving the source ranking.

Source consistency notes

Rows use the same source family, period, unit and measurement basis.

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