Largest Countries by Surface Area (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Russia is the world's largest country by surface area at {#1_value} sq km, spanning 11 time zones.
Russian Federation leads with surface area (sq km) of 17.1M.
Canada ranks #2 at 15.6M.
United States ranks #3 at 9.8M.
China ranks #4 at 9.6M.
Brazil ranks #5 at 8.5M.
Top 25 Countries by Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Surface Area (sq km) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 |  Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 |  United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 |  China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 |  Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 |  Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 |  India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 |  Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 |  Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 |  Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
| 11 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 2.3M | 2023 |
| 12 |  Saudi Arabia | 2.1M | 2023 |
| 13 |  Mexico | 2.0M | 2023 |
| 14 |  Indonesia | 1.9M | 2023 |
| 15 |  Sudan | 1.9M | 2023 |
| 16 |  Libya | 1.8M | 2023 |
| 17 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 1.7M | 2023 |
| 18 |  Mongolia | 1.6M | 2023 |
| 19 |  Peru | 1.3M | 2023 |
| 20 |  Chad | 1.3M | 2023 |
| 21 |  Niger | 1.3M | 2023 |
| 22 |  Angola | 1.2M | 2023 |
| 23 |  Mali | 1.2M | 2023 |
| 24 |  South Africa | 1.2M | 2023 |
| 25 |  Colombia | 1.1M | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest surface area (sq km) in 2023?
Russian Federation has the highest surface area (sq km) at 17.1M in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 216 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.