Below you can find the 10 most populated countries in the world. If you are interested in recent trends in population growth as well as a more comprehensive list please see 30 most populated countries in the world.
10. Mexico
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 131.6
Mexico saw its population increase significantly between the 1930s to 1980s.
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9. Russia
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 145.8
Despite having 145 million people, the size of Russia is still vast compared to its population, with many areas uninhabitable due to weather and geography.
8. Bangladesh
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 167.9
Born after separating form Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh has the highest population density in the world.
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7. Brazil
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 215.4
The South American country is heavily distributed in the Southeastern and Northeastern regions, with the rest of the regions making up a small percentage of the total population.
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6. Nigeria
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 216.7
The most populous African nation is on track to increase its ranking in the list of the most populated countries in the world.
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5. Pakistan
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 229.5
The South Asian country has seen its birth rate decline but is still expected to grow significantly due to the already large population.
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4. Indonesia
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 279.1
The most populous Muslim country in the world has a growth rate of 1.25%.
3. United States of America
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 334.8
The United States has at least 37 ancestry groups with more than a million people, and has a diverse population due to the large number of people migrating to the country over the past century.
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2. India
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 1,406.6
India is projected to become the most populated country in the world in 2023, according to the United Nations. The largest democracy in the world continues to see a growth in population even if birth rates are lower than they used to be.
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1. China
Total population in 2022 (in millions): 1,448.5
While it tops the list of the 30 most populated countries in the world for now, it will soon be overtaken by India. Currently with a population of 1.4 billion, China’s implementation of its controversial one child policy has allowed it to curb its birth rate significantly.
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