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↑Top 5 Most Populated Countries
- #11,476,795,258
India - #21,412,870,910.5
China - #3349,125,044
United States - #4287,954,540.5
Indonesia - #5259,169,945
Pakistan
These five countries account for nearly half of the world's total population, highlighting the concentration of people in Asia's major nations.
↓Bottom 5 Least Populated Countries
- #2361,822.5
Niue - #2352,709.5
Tokelau - #2343,467.5
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) - #2334,330
Montserrat - #2325,155.5
Saint Helena
These nations, while smaller in population, play important roles in global diversity and offer unique cultural and geographical characteristics.
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Top 10 countries by population
Rank | ||
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1 | India | 1,476,795,258 |
2 | China | 1,412,870,910.5 |
3 | United States | 349,125,044 |
4 | Indonesia | 287,954,540.5 |
5 | Pakistan | 259,169,945 |
6 |  Nigeria | 242,376,085.5 |
7 |  Brazil | 213,626,236.5 |
8 |  Bangladesh | 177,811,435 |
9 |  Russia | 143,174,363 |
10 |  Ethiopia | 138,884,333.5 |
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India has overtaken China as the world's most populous country with over 1.42 billion people.
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Vatican City is the world's smallest country by both area (0.17 sq mi) and population (764 people).
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The United States has the largest economy by nominal GDP, exceeding $27 trillion annually.
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Papua New Guinea has the most languages with over 840 different languages spoken.
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Monaco and Japan have among the highest life expectancies in the world at over 85 years.
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Brazil contains approximately 20% of Earth's biodiversity and the largest rainforest in the Amazon.
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About World Population Data
About World Population Data
World population statistics provide crucial insights into demographic trends, urbanization patterns, and resource distribution across different nations. This comprehensive database offers up-to-date information on population counts for countries worldwide.
Asia remains the most populous continent, hosting over 60% of the world's population. Understanding these patterns helps in planning sustainable development and addressing global challenges.