Population ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (818,315,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 818,315,000 |
| 2 | India | 545,864,268 |
| 3 | United States | 205,052,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 130,404,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 115,657,495 |
| 6 | Japan | 103,403,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 95,375,651 |
| 8 | Germany | 78,169,289 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 69,058,894 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 60,166,719 |
| 11 | Nigeria | 55,893,838 |
| 12 | United Kingdom | 55,663,250 |
| 13 | Italy | 53,821,850 |
| 14 | France | 52,007,169 |
| 15 | Mexico | 50,814,953 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 47,261,306 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 41,475,230 |
| 18 | Philippines | 37,622,204 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 36,638,465 |
| 20 | Thailand | 35,954,408 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | 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 1970?
China, with 818,315,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.