Rankings
2026 Rankings of Countries with Longest Coastline: Canada Leads
50 countries ranked·Source: CIA World Factbook·Last updated: 2024
The ranking of countries with the longest coastline reveals fascinating geographical insights. In 2026, Canada tops the list with an impressive 202,080 km of coastline, followed by Indonesia at 54,716 km and Greenland with 44,087 km. Understanding these figures is crucial for environmental studies, tourism, and maritime activities, as highlighted in the CIA World Factbook.
Key Facts
- Canada's coastline is the longest in the world, stretching over 202,080 km.
- Indonesia ranks second with 54,716 km of coastline, showcasing its vast archipelago.
- Greenland's 44,087 km coastline highlights its extensive ice-covered shores.
- Russia, with 37,653 km, has diverse coastal ecosystems along its northern and eastern territories.
- The Philippines, with 36,289 km, is known for its beautiful beaches and rich marine biodiversity.
Top 50 Ranking
| # | Countries | Coastline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | 202,080 km |
| 2 |  Indonesia | 54,716 km |
| 3 |  Greenland | 44,087 km |
| 4 |  Russia | 37,653 km |
| 5 |  Philippines | 36,289 km |
| 6 |  Japan | 29,751 km |
| 7 |  Australia | 25,760 km |
| 8 |  Norway | 25,148 km |
| 9 |  United States | 19,924 km |
| 10 |  New Zealand | 15,134 km |
| 11 |  China | 14,500 km |
| 12 |  Greece | 13,676 km |
| 13 |  United Kingdom | 12,429 km |
| 14 |  Mexico | 9,330 km |
| 15 |  Italy | 7,600 km |
| 16 |  Brazil | 7,491 km |
| 17 |  Denmark | 7,314 km |
| 18 |  Turkey | 7,200 km |
| 19 |  India | 7,000 km |
| 20 |  Chile | 6,435 km |
| 21 |  Federated States of Micronesia | 6,112 km |
| 22 |  Croatia | 5,835 km |
| 23 |  Solomon Islands | 5,313 km |
| 24 |  Papua New Guinea | 5,152 km |
| 25 |  Argentina | 4,989 km |
| 26 |  Iceland | 4,970 km |
| 27 |  Spain | 4,964 km |
| 28 |  France | 4,853 km |
| 29 |  Madagascar | 4,828 km |
| 30 |  Malaysia | 4,675 km |
| 31 |  Estonia | 3,794 km |
| 32 |  Cuba | 3,735 km |
| 33 |  Svalbard (sometimes referred to as Spitsbergen, the largest island in the archipelago) | 3,587 km |
| 34 |  The Bahamas | 3,542 km |
| 35 |  Vietnam | 3,444 km |
| 36 |  Thailand | 3,219 km |
| 37 |  Sweden | 3,218 km |
| 38 |  Colombia | 3,208 km |
| 39 |  Coral Sea Islands | 3,095 km |
| 40 |  Somalia | 3,025 km |
| 41 |  Morocco | 2,945 km |
| 42 |  Venezuela | 2,800 km |
| 43 |  South Africa | 2,798 km |
| 44 |  Ukraine | 2,782 km |
| 45 |  Saudi Arabia | 2,640 km |
| 46 |  Vanuatu | 2,528 km |
| 47 |  French Polynesia | 2,525 km |
| 48 |  North Korea | 2,495 km |
| 49 |  Panama | 2,490 km |
| 50 |  Mozambique | 2,470 km |
Methodology & Data Source
The data for coastline length is collected by the CIA World Factbook, which measures the total length of the coastline of each country, including all islands and inlets.
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Bamwor. (2024). Countries by Coastline 2024. Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-05-03, from https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-coastlineBibTeX
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title = {Countries by Coastline 2024},
year = {2024},
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note = {Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Accessed 2026-05-03}
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