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Total male population (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total4,171,512,557peopleYear-over-year+0.78%5-year change+4.73%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Total male population (2026)

With 761.1M people in 2026, India is projected to lead the world in total male population, followed by China (718.8M people) and United States of America (175.4M people). The top 5 is rounded off by Indonesia (144.6M people) and Pakistan (131.3M people). Further down, Nigeria (122.7M people) and Brazil (105M people) hold the next two spots. Bangladesh (87.4M people), Ethiopia (69.6M people), and Russian Federation (66.5M people) round out the top ten. At the extremes, India would be 11× as high as Russian Federation (66.5M people). Five of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Southern. Among these countries, Ethiopia saw the largest year-over-year change at +2.5%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest male population?
India is projected to have the highest male population at 761,119,796 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest male population?
Holy See is projected to have the lowest male population at 242 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global average male population?
The global average male population across 237 countries is projected to be 4,171,512,557 people in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated