Population ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,135,185,000). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,135,185,000 |
| 2 | India | 864,972,221 |
| 3 | United States | 249,623,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 183,501,098 |
| 5 | Brazil | 149,143,223 |
| 6 | Russian Federation | 147,969,406 |
| 7 | Japan | 123,478,000 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 116,155,576 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 111,633,717 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 97,120,925 |
| 11 | Mexico | 82,820,170 |
| 12 | Germany | 79,433,029 |
| 13 | Viet Nam | 65,504,552 |
| 14 | Philippines | 62,854,666 |
| 15 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 58,396,618 |
| 16 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 58,380,092 |
| 17 | France | 58,261,012 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 57,247,586 |
| 19 | Italy | 56,719,240 |
| 20 | Turkiye | 56,015,628 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #2 | #2 |
| India | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Indonesia | #4 | #4 |
| Brazil | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 1990?
China, with 1,135,185,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.