The short answer is no. Instagram does not factor the number of followers you have into their decision to verify your account. But, commonly, accounts that are verified do have a large number of followers.
It is not a secret how to get verified on Instagram. You have to follow a few simple steps:
• login to the account you want to verify on your mobile device
• Tap the menu icon on the profile page
• Tap Settings and then request verification
• Instagram will ask you to enter your full name and a picture from a government-issued ID (a driver’s license or passport)
Now, just because you submitted the request does not guarantee that you will receive the little blue badge, but these are the steps you need to authenticate your profile. If you would like to read more about getting verified on Instagram, we recommend checking out our blog post.