Top Countries by Total Population 2020 - Global Rankings | World Measure
2020 global rankings: Top countries by Total Population. See which countries led the world in total population during 2020.
Countries by Population
Population rankings by country provide a comprehensive view of global demographic distribution. The world's population of over 8 billion people is spread unevenly across nations, with a handful of countries accounting for the majority. China and India together represent roughly one-third of humanity, while the top ten most populous countries hold more than half the global total. Population figures are regularly revised by the United Nations Population Division based on national census data, vital statistics, and demographic models. These rankings are a foundational reference for understanding geopolitics, economic development, and resource allocation.
| Rank | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | India | 1,425,423,200 |
| #2 | China | 1,412,175,000 |
| #3 | United States | 334,017,300 |
| #4 | Indonesia | 278,830,530 |
| #5 | Pakistan | 243,700,670 |
| #6 | Nigeria | 223,150,900 |
| #7 | Brazil | 210,306,420 |
| #8 | Bangladesh | 169,384,900 |
| #9 | Russia | 144,236,930 |
| #10 | Mexico | 128,613,120 |