Largest populations by nation, 2024

2024 total population by nation, people.

What the Data Shows

This graphic compares nations by Largest Populations in 2024. Values are measured in people. India ranks first at 1.45B, ahead of China at 1.41B. Indonesia is the final included entry at 283.5M, putting the leader at about 5.12x the last value.

Data table

Unit: people · Period: 2024

RankEntryValuePeriod
1India1.45B2024
2China1.41B2024
3United States340.1M2024
4Indonesia283.5M2024

Sources

Source 1: World Bank World Development Indicators

Publisher: World Bank WDI

Dataset/table: World Development Indicators

Units: people

Date checked: 2026-06-11

Evidence: Supports 2024 population values by nation in people.

Data notes & caveats

Values are comparable national observations from the stated source. Display rounding may shorten large numbers, but the ranking order follows the source values.

Methodology

Rows are ranked from highest to lowest using World Bank World Development Indicators for 2024, measured in people. Values are rounded for display while preserving the source ranking.

Source consistency notes

Rows use the same source family, period, unit and measurement basis.

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