Population ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (1,337,705,000). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,337,705,000 |
| 2 | India | 1,243,481,564 |
| 3 | United States | 309,378,227 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 246,305,322 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 199,239,047 |
| 6 | Brazil | 193,701,929 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 166,642,886 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 152,201,981 |
| 9 | Russian Federation | 142,849,468 |
| 10 | Japan | 128,070,000 |
| 11 | Mexico | 113,623,895 |
| 12 | Philippines | 96,337,125 |
| 13 | Ethiopia | 90,538,514 |
| 14 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 89,196,072 |
| 15 | Viet Nam | 87,455,152 |
| 16 | Germany | 81,776,930 |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 77,420,842 |
| 18 | Turkiye | 73,142,150 |
| 19 | Thailand | 68,579,447 |
| 20 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 68,563,038 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #2 | #2 |
| India | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Indonesia | #4 | #4 |
| Pakistan | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 2010?
China, with 1,337,705,000 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.