Fastest Growing Countries 2025 - Top 20 Nations by Population Growth Rate | World Measure
Discover the world's 20 fastest growing countries by population growth rate. Explore demographic trends, population statistics, and the factors driving rapid population growth in nations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Fastest Growing Countries
Population growth rates reflect a complex interplay of fertility, mortality, and net migration. High-growth nations are typically found in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia, where youthful populations and improving healthcare combine to produce rapid demographic expansion. Sustained high growth presents both opportunities — a young workforce — and challenges around education, infrastructure, and employment. These figures are drawn from recent estimates and may differ from official census results.
| Rank | Country | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saudi Arabia | +4.63% |
| #2 | DR Congo | +3.24% |
| #3 | Angola | +3.04% |
| #4 | Yemen | +2.98% |
| #5 | Canada | +2.96% |
| #6 | Mozambique | +2.92% |
| #7 | Tanzania | +2.87% |
| #8 | Afghanistan | +2.84% |
| #9 | Uganda | +2.75% |
| #10 | Ethiopia | +2.58% |