Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
ItalyCountries That Start With I at a Glance
There are 8 countries that start with the letter I: Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel and Italy.
- Countries starting with I
- 8
- Largest by area
- India
- Most people
- India
- Capitals starting with I
- 1
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With I
By continent: 5 in Asia and 3 in Europe. The largest by area is India at 3,287,590 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Israel at 20,770 kmยฒ. India has the most people, about 1.46 billion; Iceland has the fewest, about 392,404. The longest name is Indonesia.
Other Names That Start With I
Ivory Coast is the English name of Cรดte d'Ivoire, which asks to be called by its French name. It is listed under C as Cรดte d'Ivoire.
Places Starting With I That Are Not Countries
Isle of Man starts with I but is a territory or a partly recognised state, not one of the 195 countries, so it is not in the list above.
Capital Cities That Start With I
One capital starts with I: Islamabad (Pakistan).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with I?
8: Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel and Italy.
What is the biggest country that starts with I?
India, at 3,287,590 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with I has the most people?
India, with about 1.46 billion people.
Which capital cities start with I?
Islamabad.
Is there a country that starts with X?
No. X is the only letter that begins neither a country nor a capital city.
Which letter has the most countries?
S, with 26 countries, followed by M with 18 and B with 17.
Made by Kashif Sulehria in Lahore, Pakistan. Updated September 28, 2026.