Population ranking 1968 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1968, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (774,510,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1968) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 774,510,000 |
| 2 | India | 522,716,889 |
| 3 | United States | 200,706,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 128,928,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 109,450,006 |
| 6 | Japan | 101,011,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 90,741,240 |
| 8 | Germany | 77,294,314 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 65,408,276 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 56,810,507 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 55,211,700 |
| 12 | Nigeria | 53,432,783 |
| 13 | Italy | 53,235,750 |
| 14 | France | 51,112,980 |
| 15 | Mexico | 47,668,303 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 46,614,325 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 39,734,609 |
| 18 | Philippines | 35,638,342 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 34,921,684 |
| 20 | Thailand | 34,002,560 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1968 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1968 | 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 1968?
China, with 774,510,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1968. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.