Population ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,008,630,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,008,630,000 |
| 2 | India | 720,313,473 |
| 3 | United States | 231,664,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 156,052,152 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 140,823,000 |
| 6 | Brazil | 126,923,155 |
| 7 | Japan | 118,480,000 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 92,814,507 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 89,089,246 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 78,378,701 |
| 11 | Germany | 78,333,366 |
| 12 | Mexico | 70,433,260 |
| 13 | Italy | 56,543,548 |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 56,313,641 |
| 15 | France | 55,806,789 |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 55,011,289 |
| 17 | Philippines | 50,695,707 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 50,402,724 |
| 19 | Thailand | 47,494,577 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 47,322,096 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | 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 1982?
China, with 1,008,630,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.