Population ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (796,025,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 796,025,000 |
| 2 | India | 533,880,544 |
| 3 | United States | 202,677,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 129,664,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 112,517,639 |
| 6 | Japan | 102,219,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 93,045,777 |
| 8 | Germany | 77,909,682 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 67,294,133 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 58,460,939 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 55,441,750 |
| 12 | Nigeria | 54,631,914 |
| 13 | Italy | 53,537,950 |
| 14 | France | 51,536,014 |
| 15 | Mexico | 49,233,194 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 46,976,256 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 40,582,096 |
| 18 | Philippines | 36,660,799 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 35,787,774 |
| 20 | Thailand | 34,973,782 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | 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 1969?
China, with 796,025,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.