10 Most Populated Countries in 2030

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9. Ethiopia

Projected Population in 2030: 149 million 

Ethiopia, with a high fertility rate, has a population growth rate of 2.42% per year. Its current population of 126.5 million is projected to reach 149 million by 2030. The significant growth, primarily due to a high birth rate and a young median age of 18.8 years, poses challenges in resource allocation and infrastructure development.

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