Rankings
Top 5 Biggest Countries in the World by Area in 2026
50 countries ranked·Source: CIA World Factbook·Last updated: 2024
As of 2026, the ranking of the biggest countries in the world highlights Russia at the top with an expansive area of 17.1 million km², followed closely by Canada at 10.0 million km² and the United States at 9.8 million km². Understanding the size of these nations is crucial for geopolitical studies, resource management, and environmental considerations. This data is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.
Key Facts
- Russia is the largest country, occupying over 11% of the world's land area.
- Canada, the second-largest, has a coastline longer than that of any other country.
- The United States ranks third and is known for its diverse geography and climate.
- China and Brazil complete the top five, with significant land areas of 9.6 million km² and 8.5 million km² respectively.
- These rankings reflect the vast natural resources and geopolitical significance of these countries.
Top 50 Ranking
| # | Countries | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia | 17,098,242 km² |
| 2 |  Canada | 9,984,670 km² |
| 3 |  United States | 9,833,517 km² |
| 4 |  China | 9,596,960 km² |
| 5 |  Brazil | 8,515,770 km² |
| 6 |  Australia | 7,741,220 km² |
| 7 |  India | 3,287,263 km² |
| 8 |  Argentina | 2,780,400 km² |
| 9 |  Kazakhstan | 2,724,900 km² |
| 10 |  Algeria | 2,381,740 km² |
| 11 |  DRC | 2,344,858 km² |
| 12 |  Greenland | 2,166,086 km² |
| 13 |  Saudi Arabia | 2,149,690 km² |
| 14 |  Mexico | 1,964,375 km² |
| 15 |  Indonesia | 1,904,569 km² |
| 16 |  Sudan | 1,861,484 km² |
| 17 |  Libya | 1,759,540 km² |
| 18 |  Iran | 1,648,195 km² |
| 19 |  Mongolia | 1,564,116 km² |
| 20 |  Peru | 1,285,216 km² |
| 21 |  Angola | 1,246,700 km² |
| 22 |  Mali | 1,240,192 km² |
| 23 |  South Africa | 1,219,090 km² |
| 24 |  Colombia | 1,138,910 km² |
| 25 |  Ethiopia | 1,104,300 km² |
| 26 |  Bolivia | 1,098,581 km² |
| 27 |  Mauritania | 1,030,700 km² |
| 28 |  Egypt | 1,001,450 km² |
| 29 |  Tanzania | 947,300 km² |
| 30 |  Nigeria | 923,768 km² |
| 31 |  Venezuela | 912,050 km² |
| 32 |  Namibia | 824,292 km² |
| 33 |  Mozambique | 799,380 km² |
| 34 |  Pakistan | 796,095 km² |
| 35 |  Turkey | 783,562 km² |
| 36 |  Chile | 756,102 km² |
| 37 |  Zambia | 752,618 km² |
| 38 |  Morocco | 716,550 km² |
| 39 |  Burma | 676,578 km² |
| 40 |  Afghanistan | 652,230 km² |
| 41 |  South Sudan | 644,329 km² |
| 42 |  France | 643,801 km² |
| 43 |  Somalia | 637,657 km² |
| 44 |  Central African Republic | 622,984 km² |
| 45 |  Ukraine | 603,550 km² |
| 46 |  Madagascar | 587,041 km² |
| 47 |  Botswana | 581,730 km² |
| 48 |  Kenya | 580,367 km² |
| 49 |  Yemen | 527,968 km² |
| 50 |  Thailand | 513,120 km² |
Methodology & Data Source
The data is collected from national statistics and international databases, measuring the total land area of each country. This information is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.
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