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Total female population (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total4,129,165,835peopleYear-over-year+0.83%5-year change+4.96%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Total female population (2026)

India is projected to lead the world in total female population at 715.5M people in 2026, followed by China (694.1M people) and the United States (173.6M people). Indonesia (143.3M people) and Pakistan (128M people) close out the top 5. Next up, Nigeria (119.7M people) and Brazil (108.6M people). Bangladesh (90.4M people), Russia (76.9M people), and Ethiopia (69.3M people) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: India would have 10× the value of Ethiopia (69.3M people). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern Asia. Among these countries, Ethiopia is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +2.5%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female population?
India is projected to have the highest female population at 715,505,781 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female population?
The Holy See is projected to have the lowest female population at 265 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the total female population worldwide?
The combined female population across 237 countries is projected to total 4,129,165,835 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated