Female population aged 15-24 years (2026)

With 121.5 million in 2026, India is projected to lead the world in female population aged 15-24 years, followed by China (75.7 million) and Pakistan (25.4 million). The top 5 is rounded off by Nigeria (25.2 million) and Indonesia (22.4 million). Further down, the United States (22.4 million) and Bangladesh (16.7 million) hold the next two spots. Brazil (14.6 million), Ethiopia (14.3 million), and DR Congo (11.2 million) round out the top ten. Across the top ten, India would be 11× as high as DR Congo (11.2 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia. Among these countries, DR Congo is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +3.5%.