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FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later)
India had the highest FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later) in September 2026, at 19,100, ahead of Russia (10,283) and France (6,856). Global: 122,176 in September 2026.
- 122,176 Latest · Global · September 2026
- Monthly Release cadence
- 14 Records · 13 regions · 2026
Verified 18 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period October 2026
By region
Each region's latest published value, the 12 largest of 13. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.
FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later) by region
12 largest of 13 regions, September 2026
View the underlying data
| Category | Source | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | FIDE | Actual | 122,176 |
| India | FIDE | Actual | 19,100 |
| Russia | FIDE | Actual | 10,283 |
| France | FIDE | Actual | 6,856 |
| Spain | FIDE | Actual | 5,548 |
| Iran | FIDE | Actual | 4,216 |
| Poland | FIDE | Actual | 3,668 |
| Germany | FIDE | Actual | 3,573 |
| Sri Lanka | FIDE | Actual | 3,433 |
| Turkiye | FIDE | Actual | 3,257 |
| United States | FIDE | Actual | 3,140 |
| China | FIDE | Actual | 2,316 |
Every record
14 records · 13 regions · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 122,176 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| India 2 records | |||
| September 2026 | 19,100 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| September 2026 | 19,100 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Russia 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 10,283 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| France 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 6,856 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Spain 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 5,548 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Iran 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 4,216 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Poland 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 3,668 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Germany 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 3,573 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Sri Lanka 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 3,433 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Turkiye 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 3,257 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| United States 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 3,140 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| China 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 2,316 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Ukraine 1 record | |||
| September 2026 | 1,240 | FIDE · 15 Sep 2026 | |
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Standard-rated players with birth year 2008 or later (under 18 in 2026)
- Measure
- One slice of Rated players ( counting rule: standard list, form: count, segment: juniors under 18 ) . Number of players holding a positive rating on a chess rating list. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Standard Rating List — September 2026 | FIDE | 15 Sep 2026 | 14 |
Other slices of rated players
- FIDE standard-rated players 230 standard list
- FIDE standard-rated female players 197 standard list · female
- FIDE players rated 2200+ 18 standard list · rated 2200 plus
- FIDE active standard-rated players 1 standard list · active
- FIDE female players rated 2200+ 1 standard list · female rated 2200 plus
- FIDE players rated 2400+ 1 standard list · rated 2400 plus
- FIDE players rated 2500+ 1 standard list · rated 2500 plus
- FIDE players rated 2700+ 1 standard list · rated 2700 plus
- Female share of FIDE standard-rated players 1 standard list · female
- Inactive share of FIDE standard-rated players 1 standard list · inactive
- Share of rated players in the five largest federations 1 standard list · top five federations
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later)?
India had the highest FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later) in September 2026, at 19,100, ahead of Russia (10,283) and France (6,856). Global: 122,176 in September 2026.
Which country has the highest FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later)?
India, at 19,100 in September 2026. 12 countries published figures for that period.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by FIDE. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Monthly. The newest published period is September 2026; the next release should cover October 2026. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
Can I use this data?
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StatOrigin. (2026). FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later) [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-rated-juniors-u18
"FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later)." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-rated-juniors-u18. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "FIDE rated juniors (born 2008 or later)." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-rated-juniors-u18.
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