Population ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (667,070,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 667,070,000 |
| 2 | India | 435,990,338 |
| 3 | United States | 180,671,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 119,897,000 |
| 5 | Japan | 93,216,000 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 88,296,070 |
| 7 | Germany | 72,814,900 |
| 8 | Brazil | 72,388,126 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 52,400,000 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 51,828,660 |
| 11 | Italy | 50,199,700 |
| 12 | France | 47,412,964 |
| 13 | Pakistan | 45,709,310 |
| 14 | Nigeria | 45,053,782 |
| 15 | Ukraine | 42,824,093 |
| 16 | Mexico | 36,724,615 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 32,531,933 |
| 18 | Spain | 30,455,000 |
| 19 | Poland | 29,637,450 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 28,329,898 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #2 | #2 |
| India | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Russian Federation | #9 | #9 |
| Japan | #12 | #12 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 1960?
China, with 667,070,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.