Top 100 Fastest Growing Instagram Accounts in 2019

Update: Find a list of top 100 growing Instagram account in 2020 by the link.

Instagram is removing likes but remains followers’ number.  Followers’ number still stays the core indicator of popularity on Instagram.

HypeAuditor made a list of top 100 Instagram accounts that scored the largest number of followers for 2019.

KEY FINDINGS

The majority of Instagram accounts from the list belong to actors and singers from the United States.

Three Instagram accounts: Jenniferaniston(12), sussexroyal(82) and gretathunberg(98)  showed an incredible  percentage growth.

The account of an American actress Jennifer Aniston grew by 10 850%  from 200 K followers to 21.9 M followers.
The official Instagram account of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex grew by 8 900%  from 100 K followers to 9 M followers.
The account of climate activist Greta Thunberg grew by 4 850% from 200K followers to 9.9M followers.

The only DJ from the list is Christopher Comstock, known professionally as Marshmello. His account marshmellomusic(45) gained 13M new followers.

The only cricketer is Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. His account virat.kohli (19) gained 18M new followers.

13 Instagram accounts from the list are owned by actors and singers from India: aliaabhatt (35), priyankachopra (41), nehakakkar (42), katrinakaif (44) , sunnyleone (52), dishapatani (57), kritisanon (58),
shraddhakapoor (59), deepikapadukone (60), akshaykumar (67), ranveersingh (72), jannatzubair29 (94), urvashirautela (96).

5 from 100 Instagram accounts are owned by mediapersons who started their career in the reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians:
kyliejenner (6), kimkardashian (7), kendalljenner (18), khloekardashian (22), kourtneykardash (48).

4 from 100 Instagram accounts are owned by members of the girl group Blackpink: lalalalisa_m (30), jennierubyjane (54), roses_are_rosie (61), sooyaaa__ (79)

4 from 100 Instagram accounts are owned by football clubs: fcbarcelona (24), realmadrid (32), juventus (33), liverpoolfc (74).

Top 100 Fastest Growing Instagram Accounts in 2019

1. Instagram

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Aakash Nihalani’s (@aakashnihalani) art exists at the intersection of sculpture, painting and street art. “Everything is analog and physically exists in real space, but the work creates a dialogue between the virtual and the real, a doorway between art and life,” says the artist, who uses a variety of mediums, from masking tape to metal. “As a kid, I was drawn to magic tricks, in awe of how they exploit the malleability of our senses and conventional perception to trick our brains into seeing something surprising or even impossible. I strive to create that element of magic in my own work."⁣ ⁣ Photo by @aakashnihalani

A post shared by Instagram (@instagram) on Mar 18, 2020 at 9:14am PDT

Account: Instagram
Followers number: 322.5 M
Followers growth: 49.2 M (18%)
Engagement Rate: 0.16%
Country: United States

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

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When we become patient and consistent, we find the way to get through the difficulties ⚽️?? #backontrack #beresponsible

A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on May 19, 2020 at 10:38am PDT

Account: Cristiano
Followers number: 193.4 M
Followers growth: 43.4 M (28%)
Engagement Rate: 2.66%
Country: Portugal

3. Dwayne Douglas Johnson

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As we slowly start to rise again into our new normal. We take our first step. Complete our first rep. Next Thursday, the new (and very long awaited) @projectrock @underarmour gear drops. We’re proud to share proceeds with @TeamRubicon – a great organization, fueled by veteran volunteers, that is serving communities impacted by disaster and those affected by COVID-19. One step. One rep. #ThroughTheWork #NMFA Drops May 21st.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on May 15, 2020 at 4:14pm PDT

Account: Therock
Followers number: 165M
Followers growth: 38 M (29.9%)
Engagement Rate: 0.7%
Country: United States

4. Lionel Andres Messi

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⚽️?⚽️

A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on May 9, 2020 at 5:52am PDT

Account: Leomessi
Followers number: 138.9 M
Followers growth: 33.6 M (31.9%)
Engagement Rate: 3.32%
Country: Spain

5. National Geographic

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Photo by Pete McBride @pedromcbride | To the magical souls I’ve met along the way, you inspire me as much as the wild places I visit. While much of my work focuses on natural resources and remote landscapes, people are always part of the story—either behind the scenes helping us get somewhere, or bravely standing on the front lines, making a difference in their community and the world. Many of these resourceful, resilient, and spirited people live on the margins, with few options to stay at home during these challenging times. My hat goes off to them. Thanks to the scores who have shared their homes, help, and laughter with me over the years. For more portraits from around the world, follow @pedromcbride. #bhutan #friendship #spirit #grateful #petemcbride

A post shared by National Geographic (@natgeo) on May 20, 2020 at 2:37am PDT

Account: Natgeo
Followers number: 128.3 M
Followers growth: 31.8 M (32.95%)
Engagement Rate: 0.22%
Country: United States

6. Kylie Kristen Jenner

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A post shared by Kylie ? (@kyliejenner) on May 7, 2020 at 10:49am PDT

Account: Kyliejenner
Followers number: 153.9 M
Followers growth: 30.8 M (25%)
Engagement Rate: 3.06%
Country: United States

7. Kimberly Noel Kardashian

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170 million WOW I love you guys all so much!???❤️

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on May 13, 2020 at 10:50am PDT

Account: Kimkardashian
Followers number: 154.3 M
Followers growth: 30.4 M (24%)
Engagement Rate: 1.48%
Country: United States

8. Ariana Grande-Butera

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four days #stuckwithu ::)

A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on May 4, 2020 at 10:27am PDT

Account: Arianagrande
Followers number: 169 M
Followers growth: 26.1 M (18.26%)
Engagement Rate: 1.12%
Country: United States

9. Billie Eilish

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i miss everything… hope everyones hanging in there

A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish) on Mar 23, 2020 at 12:55pm PDT

Account: Billieeilish
Followers number: 45.4 M
Followers growth: 24.1 M (113%)
Engagement Rate: 14.32%
Country: United States

10. Miley Ray Hemsworth

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Link in bio @wsjmag ? SPAMMING YOUR FEED

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on May 8, 2020 at 8:26am PDT

Account: Mileycyrus
Followers number: 102.3 M
Followers growth: 23.6 M (29%)
Engagement Rate: 0.83%
Country: United States