Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia
Western Asia: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
1.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.3%
Rank
11th
of 29 groups
All-time high
14.06 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
1.16 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia is 1.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2050. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia peaked at 14.06 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.16 % change on previous year, in 2050.
That places Western Asia 11th out of 29 groups with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1953 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1954 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1955 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1956 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1957 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1958 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1959 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1960 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1961 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1969 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 1982 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1988 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 14.06 % change on previous year | +312.9% |
| 1993 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1994 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2026 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2027 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2029 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2030 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2031 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2032 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2033 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2034 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2035 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2036 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2037 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2038 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2039 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2040 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2041 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2042 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2043 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2044 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2045 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2046 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2047 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2048 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2049 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2050 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.19 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 5.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 5.28 % change on previous year | 5.2 % change on previous year | 5.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.85 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.82 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 5.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.93 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 14.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.95 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.62 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 % change on previous year | 1.7 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.57 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.31 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 8 South Sudan 3.59 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Papua New Guinea 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Burkina Faso 3.33 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Viet Nam 1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Rwanda 3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Zambia 3.24 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Mozambique 3.23 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Somalia 3.22 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Western Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 271,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 524,613 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1411 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1403 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7199 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 253,442 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 322,919 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 73,641 1000 No (2050)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 52,538 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Western Asia was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.06 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does Western Asia rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- Western Asia ranks 11th out of 29 groups with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 100 observations, free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page.
How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.