Top-10 Largest Parliaments of the World by 2025, Check the List

Parliaments are the main pillars of democracy where laws are made and people’s voices are represented. Different countries have parliaments of different sizes, depending on their population and governance system. Some nations have very large parliaments to ensure better representation of their citizens. In this article, we will explore the top 10 largest Parliaments in the world and understand their importance.

World’s Largest Parliament

The world’s largest parliament is the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, with nearly 2,987 members. It meets once a year in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Unlike fully democratic legislatures, the NPC has limited powers, as most decisions are controlled by the Communist Party. Still, it serves as the main legislative body of China, representing provinces, regions, and key groups across the nation.

Top-10 Largest Parliaments of the World

The National People’s Congress of China, with the total members of 2,987, stands as the largest parliament of the world by 2025, followed by the House of Commons and the Parliament of Italy.

Here is the list of top-10 largest parliaments of the world by 2025:

Rank	Country	Legislature	Total Members
1.	China	National People’s Congress	2,987
2.	United Kingdom	Parliament (Commons + Lords)	1,430
3.	Italy	Parliament	951
4.	France	Parliament	790
5.	India	Parliament	720
6.	European Union	European Parliament	736
7.	Germany	Bundestag	720
8.	North Korea	Supreme People’s Assembly	687
9.	Indonesia	People’s Consultative Assembly (Lower House)	580
10.	Japan	House of Representatives	465

Why are Some Parliaments So Large?

Parliaments vary in size depending on population, system of governance, and history. Here are the main reasons:

• Population size – Big countries like China and India need more MPs to represent their citizens.
• Bicameral system – Countries with two houses (like India, UK, and Italy) naturally have more members.
• Election laws – In Germany, proportional voting rules often add extra MPs.
• Historical traditions – The UK keeps its House of Lords, making its parliament unusually large.

Interesting Facts About the World’s Largest Parliaments

• The UK’s House of Lords alone has more members than the entire parliament of Japan.
• India holds the record for the largest democratic parliament with elected members in both houses.
• North Korea has 687 members, but it works more like a ceremonial body under the ruling party.
• The European Parliament is unique because it represents 27 countries together, not just one nation.