Population ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (916,395,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 916,395,000 |
| 2 | India | 611,309,535 |
| 3 | United States | 215,973,000 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 134,200,000 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 131,843,848 |
| 6 | Japan | 111,573,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 107,619,565 |
| 8 | Germany | 78,673,554 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 77,854,351 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 69,461,175 |
| 11 | Nigeria | 63,410,815 |
| 12 | Mexico | 58,982,400 |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 56,225,800 |
| 14 | Italy | 55,441,001 |
| 15 | France | 54,002,853 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 48,865,229 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 46,482,903 |
| 18 | Philippines | 42,120,826 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 41,053,126 |
| 20 | Thailand | 40,940,005 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | 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 1975?
China, with 916,395,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.