Countries by Population Growth Rate 2026

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Countries by Population Growth Rate 2026

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Niger leads in Annual Population Growth Rate (%) with 3.72 in 2026.

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Average Annual Population Growth Rate (%) in 2026: 1.89 · median: 3.03.

About This Dataset

Countries by Population Growth Rate 2026

Countries ranked by annual population growth rate as a percentage in 2026, according to UN World Population Prospects 2024 revision estimates. Sub-Saharan African nations continue to record the world's fastest population growth — Niger's annual growth rate of approximately 3.7% means its population doubles every 19 years, a demographic trajectory that places extraordinary pressure on food systems, education infrastructure, healthcare, and employment creation in one of the world's least developed economies.

Analysis

Niger (3.72), Mali (3.14) and Chad (3.08) take the top three in Annual Population Growth Rate (%) in 2026. Values run from 3.72 at the top to -0.43 at the bottom, a spread of 4.15. First and second are separated by 0.58, so the leader sits inside the field rather than apart from it. The field is close behind: 5 of the 8 sit at half the leader's figure or above (1.86+).

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8 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

3.72

Niger

Annual Population Growth Rate (%) · 2026

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Annual Population Growth Rate (%)

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2026

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Methodology & source

Data source: Wikipedia
Coverage: 8 entities · 2026 · 8 observations
Measure: Annual Population Growth Rate (%)
Last updated: 6 September 2026
Compiled by: The ANYSTAT team, from the source above

How the figures are calculated

Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2026.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Annual Population Growth Rate (%) · ranked by 2026

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#	Category	2026
🥇	Niger	3.72
🥈	Mali	3.14
🥉	Chad	3.08
4	Angola	3.05
5	Uganda	3
6	South Korea	-0.19
7	Italy	-0.25
8	Japan	-0.43

Data Sources & References

All external sources cited in this dataset

1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Niger Visit ↗

2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Mali Visit ↗

3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Chad Visit ↗

4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Angola Visit ↗

5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Uganda Visit ↗

6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_South_Korea Visit ↗

7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Japan Visit ↗

8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Italy Visit ↗

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