This web page ranks the world's countries and their dependencies by total area, including land and water. It also shows the percentage of water area and the sources of data for each entry. Top 10 largest countries in the world 2025 Listed by total area, these are the biggest countries on Earth in 2024. Exclusive US Offer - try a BBC Science Focus Magazine subscription and get your first 3 issues for only $12.99 PLUS get delivery from the UK! The largest country in the world is Russia with a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²) and a land area of 16,376,870 Km² (6,323,142 mi²), equivalent to 11% of the total world's landmass of 148,940,000 Km² (57,506,032 square miles). See also: Tot. Area (Km²) Tot. Area (mi²) Biggest vs. Largest What's the Difference? Biggest and largest are often used interchangeably to describe something that is of great size or magnitude. However, there is a subtle difference between the two terms. "Biggest" typically refers to something that has the greatest physical dimensions or volume, while "largest" can also refer to something that has the greatest overall extent or capacity. In general, both words convey a sense of impressive size or scale. Copy This URL Comparison ...
