Countries With the Highest Population Growth Rank Country 2020 estimated population growth (%) 4 Benin 3.4 5 Uganda 3.34 6 Malawi 3.3 7 Chad 3.18 21 more rows ...
The population growth within the two continents has been a consequence of concurrent rise in the median age of the population, declines in infant and total mortality rates, and high fertility rates which, although declining, are still far above the replacement rate in many of these areas.
Rapid population growth in impoverished nations presents unique obstacles as they strive for prosperity. Elevated rates of growth in such countries also places a heightened burden on their governments, as they try to stretch their finite resources and infrastructure.
A greater numbers of births than deaths results in what is known as “natural” growth. Such growth is affected by factors such as war and contraceptive measures, the distribution of the population among age groups, and life expectancy at birth.
The five countries with the highest population growth are Syria, Niger, Angola, Benin, and Uganda, four of which are in Africa. Africa's population is increasing at such a fast pace because births outnumber deaths four to one, and the continent's mortality has decreased despite it still being the highest in the world.
A downfall to rapid population growth in impoverished nations is it creates unique challenges as countries strive for prosperity. Elevated rates of growth also place a heightened burden on governments of these nations, as they try to stretch their finite resources and infrastructure as far as possible.
A reason for the country's strong population growth is its very high fertility rates —at 6.95 births per mother, this rate is one of the world's highest. Niger's life expectancy is low at 62.5 years and reflects the numerous public health issues it deals with such as the AIDS epidemic, but it has increased by 0.6% since 2019.
It is anticipated that Niger’s population will grow to over 50 million people by 2041 and 100 million by 2068. Historically, the country experienced slow population growth, but for the past 30 years, its growth rate has stayed above 3%. Between 2019 and 2020, Niger's population went up by around 896,000.
According to scenarios determined by projections from the UN and other international organizations, the number will increase by about 3 billion people by the year 2100. This growth is a result of people living healthier and longer amid improved living ...
Growth rate: 3.40%, Population: 12,864,634. It is estimated that Benin's population will go beyond 15 million people in 2030 and 46.83 million people by 2099—which would more than triple the country's current population. This year, Benin saw an increase of over 322,000 people to its population.