Population ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,036,825,000). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,036,825,000 |
| 2 | India | 754,875,449 |
| 3 | United States | 235,825,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 163,251,124 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 142,745,000 |
| 6 | Brazil | 132,658,864 |
| 7 | Japan | 120,083,000 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 97,814,966 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 95,164,936 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 82,526,443 |
| 11 | Germany | 77,858,685 |
| 12 | Mexico | 73,506,846 |
| 13 | Viet Nam | 57,706,067 |
| 14 | Italy | 56,576,718 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 56,422,072 |
| 16 | France | 56,383,085 |
| 17 | Philippines | 53,726,181 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 50,887,599 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 49,574,069 |
| 20 | Thailand | 49,351,708 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | 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 1984?
China, with 1,036,825,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.