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Top 50 Largest Lakes

The world's largest lakes by total surface area. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Lake Name ⇵Area (sq km) ⇵Region ⇵Type ⇵
1Caspian Sea371,000 km²Asia/Europe
2Lake Superior82,100 km²North America
3Lake Victoria68,800 km²Africa
4Lake Huron59,600 km²North America
5Lake Michigan58,000 km²North America
6Lake Tanganyika32,600 km²Africa
7Lake Baikal31,500 km²Asia
8Great Bear Lake31,000 km²North America
9Lake Malawi29,500 km²Africa
10Great Slave Lake27,000 km²North America
11Lake Erie25,700 km²North America
12Lake Winnipeg24,514 km²North America
13Lake Ontario18,960 km²North America
14Lake Ladoga17,700 km²Europe
15Lake Balkhash16,400 km²Asia
16Lake Vostok (Subglacial)12,500 km²Antarctica
17Lake Onega9,700 km²Europe
18Lake Titicaca8,372 km²South America
19Lake Nicaragua8,264 km²North America
20Lake Athabasca7,850 km²North America
21Lake Taimyr6,990 km²Asia
22Turkana Lake6,405 km²Africa
23Reindeer Lake6,330 km²North America
24Issyk-Kul6,200 km²Asia
25Lake Urmia6,001 km²Asia
26Lake Vänern5,650 km²Europe
27Lake Winnipegosis5,370 km²North America
28Lake Albert5,300 km²Africa
29Lake Mweru5,120 km²Africa
30Lake Nettilling5,066 km²North America
31Lake Nipigon4,848 km²North America
32Lake Manitoba4,624 km²North America
33Great Salt Lake4,400 km²North America
34Qinghai Lake4,317 km²Asia
35Lake Saimaa4,377 km²Europe
36Lake of the Woods4,350 km²North America
37Lake Khanka4,190 km²Asia
38Lake Amadjuak3,115 km²North America
39Lake Melville3,069 km²North America
40Lake Peipus3,555 km²Europe
41Lake Uvs3,350 km²Asia
42Lake Poyang3,210 km²Asia
43Lake Tana3,200 km²Africa
44Lake Wollaston2,681 km²North America
45Lake Iliamna2,622 km²North America
46Lake Khövsgöl2,760 km²Asia
47Lake Chad1,350 km²Africa
48Lake Bangweulu4,000 km²Africa
49Lake Inari1,040 km²Europe
50Lake Chapala1,100 km²North America
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What is the Largest Lakes in the World?
The world's largest lakes by total surface area.
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Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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