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
| Rank | Entry | Value | Period |
|---|
| 1 | India | 1.45B | 2024 |
| 2 | China | 1.41B | 2024 |
| 3 | United States | 340.1M | 2024 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 283.5M | 2024 |
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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