Which country has the highest population growth rate?

Saint Martin (French part) has the highest population growth rate at -4.16 % as of 2026.

Which country has the lowest population growth rate?

Central African Republic has the lowest population growth rate at 3.28 % as of 2026.

What is the global average population growth rate?

The global average population growth rate across 237 countries is 0.78 % as of 2026.

Annual population growth rate (2026)

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Annual population growth rate

Global (2026)

0.78

1950

2026

2100

Rankings at a glance

Highest · Annual population growth rate (2026)

#1
Central African Republic
3.28%
#2
Somalia
3.24%
#3
Niger
3.14%
#4
Democratic Republic of the Congo
3.13%
#5
Syrian Arab Republic
3.04%
#6
Mayotte
3.04%
#7
Sudan
3.03%
#8
Angola
2.95%
#9
Mali
2.85%
#10
Oman
2.82%

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