According to United Nations (UN) figures, there are currently 9 countries with a population growth rate in excess of 3 per cent per annum. These countries are listed below in descending order.

In the case of Tokelau, a remote group of atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, with a population of just 2,634, the actual growth is tiny by comparison to others.

In the case of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a population currently in excess of 113 million, a 3.18 per cent growth rate equates to a significant ongoing surge in the country’s numbers.

It is estimated that by 2050, the DRC’s population could surpass 215 million.

All figures shown are correct at the time of writing.

1. 1. Tokelau, South Pacific: Population – 2,634, annual growth rate – 3.68 per cent.
   2. Oman: Population – 5.546 million, annual growth rate – 3.52 per cent.
   3. Syria: Population – 25.847 million, annual growth rate – 3.51 per cent.
   4. Central African Republic: Population – 5.557 million, annual growth rate – 3.34 per cent.
   5. Somalia: Population – 19.809 million, annual growth rate – 3.28 per cent.
   6. Niger: Population – 28.129 million, annual growth rate – 3.19 per cent.
   7. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Population – 113.681 million, annual growth rate – 3.18 per cent.
   8. Sudan: Population – 51.950 million, annual growth rate – 3.15 per cent.
   9. Mayotte, Indian Ocean: Population – 339,514, annual growth rate – 3.12 per cent.