Population ranking 1963 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1963, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (682,335,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1963) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 682,335,000 |
| 2 | India | 468,138,575 |
| 3 | United States | 189,242,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 123,960,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 96,051,424 |
| 6 | Japan | 95,900,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 79,164,235 |
| 8 | Germany | 74,714,353 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 56,504,402 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 53,650,000 |
| 11 | Italy | 51,252,000 |
| 12 | Pakistan | 49,447,776 |
| 13 | France | 48,877,567 |
| 14 | Nigeria | 47,973,575 |
| 15 | Ukraine | 44,462,372 |
| 16 | Mexico | 40,424,065 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 35,249,101 |
| 18 | Spain | 31,296,651 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 30,726,841 |
| 20 | Poland | 30,712,000 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1963 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1963 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #2 | #2 |
| India | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Russian Federation | #9 | #9 |
| Indonesia | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 1963?
China, with 682,335,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1963. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.