Population ranking 2025 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Population, Total in 2025, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: India (1,463,865,525). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | people (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,463,865,525 |
| 2 | China | 1,406,585,000 |
| 3 | United States | 341,784,857 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 285,721,236 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 255,219,554 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 237,527,782 |
| 7 | Brazil | 212,812,405 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 175,686,899 |
| 9 | Russian Federation | 143,513,328 |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 135,472,051 |
| 11 | Mexico | 131,946,900 |
| 12 | Japan | 123,366,734 |
| 13 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 118,365,995 |
| 14 | Philippines | 116,786,962 |
| 15 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 112,832,473 |
| 16 | Viet Nam | 101,598,527 |
| 17 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 92,417,681 |
| 18 | Turkiye | 85,878,556 |
| 19 | Germany | 83,491,249 |
| 20 | Thailand | 71,619,863 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2025 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2025 | 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 2025?
India, with 1,463,865,525 (people).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.POP.TOTL in 2025. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.