Countries with Shrinking Populations (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Some countries are losing population. {#1} has the most negative growth at {#1_value}%.
St. Martin (French part) leads with population growth (%) of -4.7%.
Marshall Islands ranks #2 at -3.4%.
Moldova ranks #3 at -1.8%.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks #4 at -1.7%.
Tuvalu ranks #5 at -1.6%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Population Growth (%)
| # | Country | Population Growth (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St. Martin (French part) | -4.7% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Marshall Islands | -3.4% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Moldova | -1.8% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Northern Mariana Islands | -1.7% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Tuvalu | -1.6% | 2025 |
| 6 |  American Samoa | -1.6% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Albania | -1.2% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Kosovo | -1.1% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Latvia | -1.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | -0.8% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Monaco | -0.8% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Sri Lanka | -0.7% | 2025 |
| 13 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | -0.7% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Kuwait | -0.7% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Serbia | -0.6% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | -0.6% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Puerto Rico (US) | -0.6% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Belarus | -0.5% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Dominica | -0.5% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Hungary | -0.5% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Japan | -0.5% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Estonia | -0.4% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Tonga | -0.4% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Cuba | -0.4% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Poland | -0.3% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest population growth (%) in 2025?
St. Martin (French part) has the lowest population growth (%) at -4.7% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.