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World Population Ranking 2016

All 217 countries ranked by population. China leads at 1.39B, ahead of India and United States. World total: 7.53B.

Source: World BankUpdated: 2026-06Countries: 217License: CC BY 4.0
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7.53B
Total world population
China
#1 — 1.39B
217
Countries ranked

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Population rankings for economic groups and regions.

ASEAN
694.0M
8.5% of world
European Union
450.2M
5.5% of world
BRICS
3.67B
45.0% of world
G7
785.6M
9.6% of world
G20
4.72B
58.0% of world
Gulf Cooperation Council
60.9M
0.7% of world
OECD
1.40B
17.2% of world
Nordic Countries
28.1M
0.3% of world

Full ranking — all 217 countries

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FAQ

What country has the highest population in 2016?

China has the highest population at 1.39B, followed by India and United States.

Can I download this ranking as Excel or CSV?

Yes — the complete ranking of all 217 countries is available as ready-to-use Excel and CSV files.

What is the total world population?

The world population is approximately 7.53B in 2016, according to the World Bank.

About. Population data for 2016 from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, 217 countries. Full dataset with historical figures available in the downloads above.

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