Discover the top 50 largest countries in the world ranked by total area, from Russia’s vast expanse to the diverse landscapes of Spain. This comprehensive guide provides insights into the world’s largest nations, showcasing their geographic scope and highlighting key statistics on land area for each country. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and those curious about global land distribution.

Ranking of the Top 50 Largest Countries by Area in the World:

1. 🇷🇺 Russia: 17,098,242 km²
2. 🇨🇦 Canada: 9,984,670 km²
3. 🇺🇸 United States: 9,826,675 km²
4. 🇨🇳 China: 9,596,961 km²
5. 🇧🇷 Brazil: 8,515,767 km²
6. 🇦🇺 Australia: 7,692,024 km²
7. 🇮🇳 India: 3,287,263 km²
8. 🇦🇷 Argentina: 2,780,400 km²
9. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: 2,724,900 km²
10. 🇩🇿 Algeria: 2,381,741 km²
11. 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2,344,858 km²
12. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 2,149,690 km²
13. 🇲🇽 Mexico: 1,964,375 km²
14. 🇮🇩 Indonesia: 1,904,569 km²
15. 🇸🇩 Sudan: 1,886,068 km²
16. 🇱🇾 Libya: 1,759,541 km²
17. 🇮🇷 Iran: 1,648,195 km²
18. 🇲🇳 Mongolia: 1,564,116 km²
19. 🇵🇪 Peru: 1,285,216 km²
20. 🇨🇩 Chad: 1,284,000 km²
21. 🇳🇪 Niger: 1,267,000 km²
22. 🇦🇴 Angola: 1,246,700 km²
23. 🇲🇱 Mali: 1,240,192 km²
24. 🇿🇦 South Africa: 1,221,037 km²
25. 🇨🇴 Colombia: 1,141,748 km²
26. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia: 1,104,300 km²
27. 🇧🇴 Bolivia: 1,098,581 km²
28. 🇲🇷 Mauritania: 1,030,700 km²
29. 🇪🇬 Egypt: 1,001,450 km²
30. 🇹🇿 Tanzania: 947,303 km²
31. 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 923,769 km²
32. 🇻🇪 Venezuela: 912,050 km²
33. 🇳🇦 Namibia: 824,292 km²
34. 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 881,913 km²
35. 🇲🇿 Mozambique: 801,590 km²
36. 🇹🇷 Turkey: 783,562 km²
37. 🇨🇱 Chile: 756,102 km²
38. 🇿🇲 Zambia: 752,612 km²
39. 🇲🇲 Myanmar: 676,578 km²
40. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 652,230 km²
41. 🇸🇴 Somalia: 637,657 km²
42. 🇨🇫 Central African Republic: 622,984 km²
43. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: 603,500 km²
44. 🇲🇬 Madagascar: 587,041 km²
45. 🇧🇼 Botswana: 582,000 km²
46. 🇰🇪 Kenya: 580,367 km²
47. 🇫🇷 France (metropolitan): 551,695 km²
48. 🇾🇪 Yemen: 527,968 km²
49. 🇹🇭 Thailand: 513,120 km²
50. 🇪🇸 Spain: 505,992 km²

Sources:

– World Bank Data
– CIA World Factbook
– United Nations Statistics Division

Note on the Ranking:

This list ranks the top 50 largest countries by their total area, including land and inland water bodies. Russia leads as the largest, covering over 17 million km², followed by Canada, the United States, and China. These rankings provide insight into the geographic diversity and scope of nations across continents.