Population ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (735,400,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 735,400,000 |
| 2 | India | 500,740,247 |
| 3 | United States | 196,560,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 127,468,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 103,792,754 |
| 6 | Japan | 98,851,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 86,139,359 |
| 8 | Germany | 76,600,311 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 61,669,806 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 54,648,500 |
| 11 | Pakistan | 53,678,667 |
| 12 | Italy | 52,519,000 |
| 13 | Nigeria | 51,188,234 |
| 14 | France | 50,311,637 |
| 15 | Ukraine | 45,802,519 |
| 16 | Mexico | 44,629,106 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 38,024,836 |
| 18 | Philippines | 33,617,170 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 33,177,672 |
| 20 | Spain | 32,283,194 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | 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 1966?
China, with 735,400,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.