The Largest States in the World in AD 100
On the world border map for AD 100, the largest state was Roman Empire, with about 4.59 million km² — some 3% of the world's land. It was followed by Han and Parthian Empire.
The 20 largest states in AD 100
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 1 BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Empire | 4.59 million km² | 3.1% | 1 |
| 2 | Han | 4.08 million km² | 2.7% | 2 |
| 3 | Parthian Empire | 1.75 million km² | 1.2% | 4 |
| 4 | Saka Kingdom | 1.21 million km² | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Hindu kingdoms | 1.18 million km² | 0.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Suren Kingdom | 920,000 km² | 0.6% | 7 |
| 7 | Kushan Empire | 820,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 8 | Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² | 0.5% | 8 |
| 9 | Satavahanihara | 650,000 km² | 0.4% | 9 |
| 10 | Meroe | 600,000 km² | 0.4% | 10 |
| 11 | Himyarite Kingdom | 470,000 km² | 0.3% | 11 |
| 12 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | 12 |
| 13 | Kalinga | 320,000 km² | 0.2% | 13 |
| 14 | Yayoi | 280,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 15 | Alans | 270,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 16 | Armenia | 220,000 km² | 0.1% | 15 |
| 17 | Southern Xiongnu | 190,000 km² | 0.1% | new |
| 18 | Nabatean Kingdom | 170,000 km² | 0.1% | 17 |
| 19 | Koguryo | 130,000 km² | 0.1% | 16 |
| 20 | Dacia | 120,000 km² | 0.1% | 18 |
Areas are measured from the border polygons of the map and are approximate; claimed areas, tributaries and unorganised land are not included.
Largest states by region
Europe
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Empire | 4.59 million km² |
| 2 | Parthian Empire | 1.75 million km² |
| 3 | Alans | 270,000 km² |
| 4 | Armenia | 220,000 km² |
| 5 | Dacia | 120,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Han | 4.08 million km² |
| 2 | Saka Kingdom | 1.21 million km² |
| 3 | Hindu kingdoms | 1.18 million km² |
| 4 | Suren Kingdom | 920,000 km² |
| 5 | Kushan Empire | 820,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meroe | 600,000 km² |
| 2 | Himyarite Kingdom | 470,000 km² |
| 3 | Nabatean Kingdom | 170,000 km² |
| 4 | Hadramaut | 110,000 km² |
| 5 | Axum | 90,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² |
| 2 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² |
| 3 | Moche | 100,000 km² |
| 4 | Monte Albán | 60,000 km² |
| 5 | Nazca | 40,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in AD 100?
Roman Empire, with about 4.59 million km², on the border map for AD 100.
What were the five largest states in AD 100?
1. Roman Empire (4.59 million km²); 2. Han (4.08 million km²); 3. Parthian Empire (1.75 million km²); 4. Saka Kingdom (1.21 million km²); 5. Hindu kingdoms (1.18 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 100?
Roman Empire, with about 4.59 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 100?
Han, with about 4.08 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 100?
Meroe, with about 600,000 km².
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Last updated 10 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.