G20 Countries — The Group of Twenty

The G20 (Group of Twenty) is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries plus the European Union. Established in 1999, the G20 brings together the world's major economies to discuss global economic issues, financial markets, and trade. G20 members collectively account for about 85% of world GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world's population. Unlike the G7, the G20 includes large emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa.

Countries

Population

4.69B

% of total

7.6%

continents

Complete list

#	Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
1	South Africa	Pretoria	63.10M	1,221,037 km²	Africa
2	Italy	Rome	58.93M	301,336 km²	Europe
3	Indonesia	Jakarta	284.44M	1,904,569 km²	Asia
4	Argentina	Buenos Aires	46.74M	2,780,400 km²	Americas
5	Brazil	Brasília	213.42M	8,515,767 km²	Americas
6	United States	Washington, D.C.	340.11M	9,525,067 km²	Americas
7	Canada	Ottawa	41.65M	9,984,670 km²	Americas
8	Russia	Moscow	146.03M	17,098,246 km²	Europe
9	Japan	Tokyo	123.21M	377,930 km²	Asia
10	Germany	Berlin	83.49M	357,114 km²	Europe
11	Australia	Canberra	27.54M	7,692,024 km²	Oceania
12	United Kingdom	London	69.28M	244,376 km²	Europe
13	Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	35.30M	2,149,690 km²	Asia
14	Mexico	Mexico City	130.58M	1,964,375 km²	Americas
15	France	Paris	66.35M	543,908 km²	Europe
16	India	New Delhi	1.42B	3,287,263 km²	Asia
17	Turkey	Ankara	85.66M	783,562 km²	Asia
18	China	Beijing	1.41B	9,706,961 km²	Asia
19	South Korea	Seoul	51.16M	100,210 km²	Asia

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in the G20?

The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus the European Union.

What percentage of world GDP does the G20 represent?

The G20 collectively accounts for about 85% of global GDP, making it the most economically significant forum in the world.

When was the G20 founded?

The G20 was established in 1999 in response to the financial crises of the late 1990s. It was elevated to a leaders' summit in 2008 during the global financial crisis.

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