Population ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,280,400,000). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,280,400,000 |
| 2 | India | 1,097,600,380 |
| 3 | United States | 287,625,193 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 222,088,495 |
| 5 | Brazil | 178,503,484 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 163,222,549 |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 145,306,497 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 138,933,658 |
| 9 | Nigeria | 133,471,989 |
| 10 | Japan | 127,445,000 |
| 11 | Mexico | 101,548,624 |
| 12 | Philippines | 83,068,889 |
| 13 | Germany | 82,488,495 |
| 14 | Viet Nam | 78,772,224 |
| 15 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 76,239,137 |
| 16 | Ethiopia | 71,635,517 |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 68,011,317 |
| 18 | Turkiye | 67,048,795 |
| 19 | Thailand | 64,266,437 |
| 20 | France | 61,812,142 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | 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 2002?
China, with 1,280,400,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.