Population, total

Comparing 217 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

Data last updated: January 2024

Population, total by Country

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Population, total Statistics

Countries Tracked
217
Highest Value
1,450,935,791 persons
India
Lowest Value
9,646 persons
Tuvalu

Population, total Ranking

Rank Country Population, total (persons) Compare
1 India 1,450,935,791 -
2 China 1,408,975,000 Compare
3 United States 340,110,988 Compare
4 Indonesia 283,487,931 Compare
5 Pakistan 251,269,164 Compare
6 Nigeria 232,679,478 Compare
7 Brazil 211,998,573 Compare
8 Bangladesh 173,562,364 Compare
9 Russian Federation 143,533,851 Compare
10 Ethiopia 132,059,767 Compare
11 Mexico 130,861,007 Compare
12 Japan 123,975,371 Compare
13 Egypt, Arab Rep. 116,538,258 Compare
14 Philippines 115,843,670 Compare
15 Congo, Dem. Rep. 109,276,265 Compare
16 Viet Nam 100,987,686 Compare
17 Iran, Islamic Rep. 91,567,738 Compare
18 Turkiye 85,518,661 Compare
19 Germany 83,516,593 Compare
20 Thailand 71,668,011 Compare
21 United Kingdom 69,226,000 Compare
22 Tanzania 68,560,157 Compare
23 France 68,551,653 Compare
24 South Africa 64,007,187 Compare
25 Italy 58,952,704 Compare
26 Kenya 56,432,944 Compare
27 Myanmar 54,500,091 Compare
28 Colombia 52,886,363 Compare
29 Korea, Rep. 51,751,065 Compare
30 Sudan 50,448,963 Compare
31 Uganda 50,015,092 Compare
32 Spain 48,848,840 Compare
33 Algeria 46,814,308 Compare
34 Iraq 46,042,015 Compare
35 Argentina 45,696,159 Compare
36 Afghanistan 42,647,492 Compare
37 Canada 41,288,599 Compare
38 Yemen, Rep. 40,583,164 Compare
39 Morocco 38,081,173 Compare
40 Angola 37,885,849 Compare
41 Ukraine 37,860,221 Compare
42 Poland 36,559,233 Compare
43 Uzbekistan 36,361,859 Compare
44 Malaysia 35,557,673 Compare
45 Saudi Arabia 35,300,280 Compare
46 Mozambique 34,631,766 Compare
47 Ghana 34,427,414 Compare
48 Peru 34,217,848 Compare
49 Madagascar 31,964,956 Compare
50 Cote d'Ivoire 31,934,230 Compare

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Population, total Statistics and Analysis

Population, total varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2024

How to read this ranking

This page compares population, total across countries using the latest available country-level observations. Use the ranking to identify high and low values, compare countries with similar regions or income levels, and open country profiles for broader economic and demographic context.

Methodology

GlobalStats selects the latest non-null value for each country from the indicator series and excludes regional aggregates where possible. The primary source for this indicator is World Bank. Data was last updated January 2024.

Key findings

  • India is among the top countries for population, total with a latest value of 1,450,935,791 persons.
  • China is among the top countries for population, total with a latest value of 1,408,975,000 persons.
  • United States is among the top countries for population, total with a latest value of 340,110,988 persons.
  • The ranking covers 217 countries with available data, supporting broader comparison than short top-20 lists.

Full country coverage

This category includes all countries with available data. Use the table search and region filters on the page to narrow long lists of more than 100 countries.

Historical trends for top countries

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