5 Countries with the Negative Population Growth in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries with the negative population growth in the world. If you want to read our discussion on the population trends, you can go directly to the 15 Countries with the Negative Population Growth in the World.

5. Estonia

Population Growth Rate:  -0.74%

Estonia, a northern European country, sits along the shores of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Estonia’s population has dipped to 1.3 million, reflecting a 0.28% decline in the past year. This continues a downward trend that began after 1990 when Estonia lost 15% of its population due to low birth rates and emigration. The country’s population fell below the 1970s levels by December 2011.