Population ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (930,685,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 930,685,000 |
| 2 | India | 625,861,883 |
| 3 | United States | 218,035,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 135,173,655 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 135,147,000 |
| 6 | Japan | 112,775,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | 110,213,349 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 79,855,318 |
| 9 | Germany | 78,336,950 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 71,620,254 |
| 11 | Nigeria | 65,258,009 |
| 12 | Mexico | 60,645,512 |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 56,211,968 |
| 14 | Italy | 55,718,260 |
| 15 | France | 54,232,383 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 49,120,842 |
| 17 | Viet Nam | 47,684,931 |
| 18 | Philippines | 43,201,488 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 41,899,984 |
| 20 | Thailand | 41,896,504 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #2 | #2 |
| India | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Indonesia | #4 | #4 |
| Russian Federation | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 1976?
China, with 930,685,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.