Population ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,262,645,000). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,262,645,000 |
| 2 | India | 1,057,922,733 |
| 3 | United States | 282,162,411 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 216,077,790 |
| 5 | Brazil | 174,018,282 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 154,879,127 |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 146,596,869 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 134,544,304 |
| 9 | Japan | 126,843,000 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 126,382,494 |
| 11 | Mexico | 98,625,552 |
| 12 | Germany | 82,211,508 |
| 13 | Philippines | 79,625,397 |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 77,154,011 |
| 15 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 73,083,284 |
| 16 | Ethiopia | 67,411,494 |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 66,418,659 |
| 18 | Turkiye | 65,425,961 |
| 19 | Thailand | 63,007,815 |
| 20 | France | 60,918,661 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | 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 2000?
China, with 1,262,645,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.