Population ranking 1967 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1967, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (754,550,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1967) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 754,550,000 |
| 2 | India | 511,606,372 |
| 3 | United States | 198,712,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 128,196,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 106,526,393 |
| 6 | Japan | 99,879,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 88,446,124 |
| 8 | Germany | 76,951,336 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 63,510,929 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 55,214,768 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 54,943,600 |
| 12 | Italy | 52,900,500 |
| 13 | Nigeria | 52,293,065 |
| 14 | France | 50,722,791 |
| 15 | Ukraine | 46,215,988 |
| 16 | Mexico | 46,129,608 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 38,895,080 |
| 18 | Philippines | 34,621,320 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 34,050,421 |
| 20 | Thailand | 33,037,801 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1967 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1967 | 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 1967?
China, with 754,550,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1967. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.