Population ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: India (1,450,935,791). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,450,935,791 |
| 2 | China | 1,408,975,000 |
| 3 | United States | 340,003,797 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 283,487,931 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 251,269,164 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 232,679,478 |
| 7 | Brazil | 211,998,573 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 173,562,364 |
| 9 | Russian Federation | 143,669,648 |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 132,059,767 |
| 11 | Mexico | 130,861,007 |
| 12 | Japan | 123,975,371 |
| 13 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 116,538,258 |
| 14 | Philippines | 115,843,670 |
| 15 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 109,276,265 |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 100,987,686 |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 91,567,738 |
| 18 | Turkiye | 85,518,661 |
| 19 | Germany | 83,516,593 |
| 20 | Thailand | 71,668,011 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| India | #1 | #1 |
| China | #2 | #2 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Indonesia | #4 | #4 |
| Pakistan | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Population in 2024?
India, with 1,450,935,791 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.