Population ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,150,780,000). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,150,780,000 |
| 2 | India | 883,927,600 |
| 3 | United States | 252,981,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 186,778,238 |
| 5 | Brazil | 151,724,256 |
| 6 | Russian Federation | 148,394,216 |
| 7 | Japan | 123,964,000 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 120,060,406 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 113,787,109 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 99,720,162 |
| 11 | Mexico | 84,430,572 |
| 12 | Germany | 80,013,896 |
| 13 | Viet Nam | 66,891,775 |
| 14 | Philippines | 64,382,249 |
| 15 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 60,028,997 |
| 16 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 59,986,931 |
| 17 | France | 58,554,242 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 57,424,897 |
| 19 | Turkiye | 57,009,887 |
| 20 | Italy | 56,758,521 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | 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 1991?
China, with 1,150,780,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.