In this article, we list and discuss the 5 Most Populated Countries in Asia. If you would like to see our detailed discussion of the topic, you can go to the 20 Most Populated Countries in Asia.
5. Bangladesh
Total Population: 171,186,370
Ranked 5th, Bangladesh is a South Asian country covering a total land area of 130,170 square kilometers. Having a population density of 1,301 people per square kilometer and a population growth rate of 0.91%, it is undoubtedly one of the most populated countries in Asia as of 2024.
4. Pakistan
Total Population: 235,824,860
Pakistan, covering a land area of 770,875 square kilometers, is home to K2, the three highest mountain ranges in the world, and the world’s largest deep sea port. The country has a population growth rate of 1.91% and a population density of 300 people per square kilometer. According to the Pew Research Center’s findings, in the next 75 years, by 2100, Pakistan may see a population gain of 182 million people.
3. Indonesia
Total Population: 275,501,340
Third on the list, Indonesia has a population density of 145 people per square kilometer and a population growth rate of 0.76%. According to the research by Pew Research Center, Indonesia is on track to soon be among the top 10 countries with the largest population in 2100, with a forecasted population of 321 million.
2. China
Total Population: 1,412,175,000
Ranked 2nd, China is the second most populated country in Asia, and in the world as well. Not only that, but China is also home to the majority of the leading Asian companies like Alibaba and Tencent and is ranked as the second-largest economy in the world and the richest country in Asia in 2024.
Today, China’s population density stands at 150 people per square kilometer with a population growth rate of 0.18%. However, by 2100, China’s population is forecasted to decline significantly. According to the Pew Research Center, China will see a loss of 374 million people from its total population in the next 75 years. Despite this, the research projects that China will still remain one of the largest countries by population.
1. India
Total Population: 1,417,173,170
India is located in South Asia and is bordered by some of the most populated countries in Asia including China and Pakistan. Itself, India is the most populated country in Asia and also the most populous country in the world as of 2024. According to the CIA’s database, India has a population growth rate of 0.7%.
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