Population ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,023,310,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,023,310,000 |
| 2 | India | 737,372,681 |
| 3 | United States | 233,792,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 159,651,381 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 141,668,000 |
| 6 | Brazil | 129,790,077 |
| 7 | Japan | 119,307,000 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 95,335,155 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 92,227,711 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 80,438,260 |
| 11 | Germany | 78,128,282 |
| 12 | Mexico | 71,971,240 |
| 13 | Italy | 56,564,074 |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 56,337,921 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 56,332,848 |
| 16 | France | 56,108,330 |
| 17 | Philippines | 52,194,620 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 50,637,029 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 48,447,410 |
| 20 | Thailand | 48,423,309 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | 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 1983?
China, with 1,023,310,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.