The world's 25 most populous countries and their economic status

The world's population will reach about 8.93 billion on February 24, 2024. Below is a list of the 25 most populous countries in the world. The total population of these countries is 5,865,040,673, and the total population, land area and economic development are as follows:

1. India

Population: 1,425,775,850 (2023)

Land area: 3,287,263 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $3.05 trillion (2021)

That's $2,191 per capita.

2. China

Population: 1,411,750,000 (2023)

Land area: 9,596,961 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $19.2 trillion (2022)

That's $12,970 per capita.

3. United States

Population: 333,649,281 (2021)

Land area: 9,525,067 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $25.35 trillion (2022)

That's $76,027 per capita.

4. Indonesia

Population: 277,749,843 (2022)

Land area: 1,904,569 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $1.392 trillion (2023)

That's $5,016 per capita.

5. Pakistan

Population: 231,402,117

Land area: 796,095 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $347 billion (2022)

That's about $1,562 per capita.

6. Nigeria

Population: 230,842,743 (2023)

Land area: 923,768 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $443 billion (2020)

That's $2,149 per capita

7. Brazil

Population: 213,317,639 (2021)

Land area: 8,515,767 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $1.834 trillion (2020)

That's about $7,011 per capita.

8. Bengal (Bangladesh)

Population: 165,158,616 (2022)

Area: 147,570 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $318 billion (2020)

That's about $1,887 per capita.

9. Russia

Population: 147,182,123 (2022)

Land area: 17,098,246 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $1.711 trillion (2021)

That's $11,654 per capita.

10. Mexico

Population: 128,649,565 (2020)

Land area: 1,972,550 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $1.193 trillion (approx. 2021)

That's $9,246 per capita.

11. Japan

Population: 122,888,707 (2024)

Land area: 377,973 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $5.38 trillion (2021)

That's $42,928 per capita.

12. Philippines

Population: 106,651,394 (2020)

Land area: 300,000 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $367 billion (2021)

That's about $3,484 per capita.

13. Ethiopia

Population: 109,224,414 (2018)

Land area: 1,100,100 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $96 billion (2021)

That's about $974 per capita.

14. Egypt

Population: 104,179,000 (2022)

Area: 1,002,450 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $394 billion (2021)

That's $3,832 per capita.

15. Congo

Population: 105 million

Land area: 2,345,000 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $46 billion (2021)

About $501 per capita.

16. Vietnam

Population: 98,858,950 (2023)

Land area: 331,210 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $359 billion (2021)

That's about $3,609 per capita.

17. Iran Population: 87,590,873 (2023)

Land area: 1,648,195 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $368 billion (approx. 2023)

That's $8,034 per capita.

18. Turkey

Population: 85,372,377 (2023)

Land area: 783,562 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $1.154 trillion (2023)

That's $13,383 per capita.

19. Germany

Population: 83,286,950 (2023)

Land area: 357,578 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $4.319 trillion (2021)

That's $51,860 per capita

20. Thailand

Population: 71,753,808 (2023)

Land area: 513,120 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $539 billion (2021)

That's about $7,702 per capita.

21. Tanzania

Population: 68,713,163 (2024)

Land area: 947,303 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $66 billion (2019)

That's about $1,172 per capita.

22. England

Population: 67,777,595 (2023)

Area: 242,495 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $3.13 trillion (2021)

That's $46,344 per capita.

23. France

Population: 67,399,000 (2023)

Land area: 640,679 square meters

Annual GDP: $2.938 trillion (2021)

That's $44,995 per capita.

24. South Africa

Population: 62,027,503 (2023)

Land area: 1,912,219 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $283 billion (2020)

That's about $6,001 per capita.

25. Italy

Population: 58,839,162 (2023)

Area: 301,338 square kilometers

Annual GDP: $2.11 trillion (2021)

That's $34,997 per capita.