India is the seventh-largest country in the world, stretching over approximately 3.29 million square kilometres.
Nestled in South Asia, it’s bordered by the majestic Himalayas to the north and the vast Indian Ocean to the south. India shares its borders with several countries, including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
But do you know which is the largest country in the world compared to India? The largest country in the world is Russia. It covers an impressive 17.09 million square kilometres across both Europe and Asia.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the ranking of the countries across the world that are larger than India in terms of size, military order and area.
List of 10 Largest Countries in the World by Total Area: Where Does India Stand?
According to Worldometer, here are the 10 biggest countries in the world according to land area:
| Rank | Country | Total Area (Km²) | Total Area (mi²) | Land Area (Km²) | Land Area (mi²) | World Share |
| 1 | Russia | 17,098,242 | 6,601,665 | 16,376,870 | 6,323,142 | 11.00% |
| 2 | Canada | 9,984,670 | 3,855,101 | 9,093,510 | 3,511,022 | 6.11% |
| 3 | China | 9,706,961 | 3,747,877 | 9,388,211 | 3,624,807 | 6.30% |
| 4 | United States | 9,372,610 | 3,618,783 | 9,147,420 | 3,531,837 | 6.14% |
| 5 | Brazil | 8,515,767 | 3,287,955 | 8,358,140 | 3,227,095 | 5.61% |
| 6 | Australia | 7,692,024 | 2,969,906 | 7,682,300 | 2,966,151 | 5.16% |
| 7 | India | 3,287,590 | 1,269,345 | 2,973,190 | 1,147,955 | 2.00% |
| 8 | Argentina | 2,780,400 | 1,073,518 | 2,736,690 | 1,056,641 | 1.84% |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2,724,900 | 1,052,089 | 2,699,700 | 1,042,360 | 1.81% |
| 10 | Algeria | 2,381,741 | 919,595 | 2,381,740 | 919,595 | 1.60% |
| 11 | DR Congo | 2,344,858 | 905,354 | 2,267,050 | 875,313 | 1.52% |
| 12 | Greenland | 2,166,086 | 836,330 | 410,450 | 158,476 | 0.28% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 2,149,690 | 830,000 | 2,149,690 | 830,000 | 1.44% |
| 14 | Mexico | 1,964,375 | 758,449 | 1,943,950 | 750,563 | 1.31% |
| 15 | Indonesia | 1,904,569 | 735,358 | 1,811,570 | 699,451 | 1.22% |
List of 10 Most Powerful Countries in the World: Where Does India Stand?
According to U.S. News, here are the top contenders for being the most powerful countries in the world:
| Rank | Country | GDP ($ Trillion) | GDP per Capita (PPP) | Population (Millions) |
| 1 | United States | $27.4 | $81,695 | 335 |
| 2 | China | $17.8 | $24,558 | 1,410 |
| 3 | Russia | $2.02 | $44,104 | 144 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | $3.34 | $58,906 | 68.4 |
| 5 | Germany | $4.46 | $69,338 | 84.5 |
| 6 | South Korea | $1.71 | $54,033 | 51.7 |
| 7 | France | $3.03 | $61,157 | 68.2 |
| 8 | Japan | $4.21 | $50,207 | 125 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | $1.07 | $54,992 | 36.9 |
| 10 | Israel | $0.51 | $53,434 | 9.76 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | $0.504 | $83,903 | 9.52 |
| 12 | India | $3.55 | $10,176 | 1,430 |
India ranks #12 in power and #33 overall among the world’s top countries. With a population of 1.43 billion, it is the most populous nation. India's GDP stands at $3.55 trillion, while its GDP per capita (PPP) is $10,176. It is a growing economy with global influence and strategic importance.
List of 10 Most Populated Countries in the World: Where Does India Stand?
According to Worldometer, here’s the complete list of the most populous countries in the world:
| Rank | Country | Population (2025) | Yearly Change | Land Area (Km²) | World Share |
| 1 | India | 1,463,865,525 | 0.89% | 2,973,190 | 17.78% |
| 2 | China | 1,416,096,094 | −0.23% | 9,388,211 | 17.20% |
| 3 | United States | 347,275,807 | 0.54% | 9,147,420 | 4.22% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 285,721,236 | 0.79% | 1,811,570 | 3.47% |
| 5 | Pakistan | 255,219,554 | 1.57% | 770,880 | 3.10% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 237,527,782 | 2.08% | 910,770 | 2.89% |
| 7 | Brazil | 212,812,405 | 0.38% | 8,358,140 | 2.59% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 175,686,899 | 1.22% | 130,170 | 2.13% |
| 9 | Russia | 143,997,393 | −0.57% | 16,376,870 | 1.75% |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 135,472,051 | 2.58% | 1,000,000 | 1.65% |
| 11 | Mexico | 131,946,900 | 0.83% | 1,943,950 | 1.60% |
| 12 | Japan | 123,103,479 | −0.52% | 364,555 | 1.50% |
| 13 | Egypt | 118,365,995 | 1.57% | 995,450 | 1.44% |
| 14 | Philippines | 116,786,962 | 0.81% | 298,170 | 1.42% |
| 15 | DR Congo | 112,832,473 | 3.25% | 2,267,050 | 1.37% |
India, the world’s most populous country in 2025, has 1.46 billion people and a growth rate of 0.89%. With a high population density of 492 people per km², its median age is 28.8 years.
List of 10 Countries with Powerful Military Forces: Where Does India Stand?
According to the Global Firepower Ranking, here’s the complete list of countries with the most powerful military forces in 2025:
| Rank | Country | Power Index (PwrIndx) | Trend |
| 1 | United States | 0.0744 | Stable |
| 2 | Russia | 0.0788 | Stable |
| 3 | China | 0.0788 | Stable |
| 4 | India | 0.1184 | Stable |
| 5 | South Korea | 0.1656 | Stable |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 0.1785 | Stable |
| 7 | France | 0.1878 | Up |
| 8 | Japan | 0.1839 | Down |
| 9 | Turkiye | 0.1902 | Stable |
| 10 | Italy | 0.2164 | Stable |
| 11 | Brazil | 0.2415 | Stable |
| 12 | Pakistan | 0.2513 | Down |
| 13 | Indonesia | 0.2557 | Stable |
| 14 | Germany | 0.2601 | Up |
| 15 | Israel | 0.2661 | Up |
India ranks 4th globally in military strength, with a Power Index score of 0.1184 in 2025. It maintains a stable trend in defence capabilities. Backed by a massive standing army, a strong defence industry, and a strategic geographic location, India remains a major military power in both Asia and the world.
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