With the human population ever-growing, we take a look at the countries with the most people.
In 2022, the world population reached a milestone – 8 billion people. Still, while many countries have relatively average numbers of people, a few stand out as some of the most populous countries in the world.
Yes, a few of these might be familiar to you, but some may surprise you, and a few are continuing to grow. So, let’s look at the countries home to the most people.
Here is our list of the ten most populous countries in the world.
10. Mexico – one of the most populous countries in the world
Mexico, located in North America, is home to 128 million people, with 21.2 million living in Mexico City alone – a place known for its many crowds.
Mexico is undoubtedly one of the most populous countries in the world, and it ranks at number ten on our list.
9. Russia – the largest country in the world
Russia is a vast country by land mass, but it is also one of the most populous countries in the world and the most densely populated country in Europe, with 147 million people living there.
Since Russia is the largest country in the world, it is no surprise that it is a country that many call home.
8. Bangladesh – Indias crowded neighbour
Bangladesh holds around 2.2% of the entire world’s population, having a total of 168 million citizens and counting.
The country sits on the Bay of Bengal, to the right of India, a neighbour which also holds a considerable portion of the world’s population.
7. Brazil – a country with packed cities
With 216 million people living in the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil is a place that keeps growing.
Brazil might be a vast country, but many of the citizens living there are based in Sao Paolo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, making these cities exceptionally busy.
6. Nigeria – the largest population in Africa
Nigeria, a country in Africa, is well known for its diverse cultures and large population, with around 250 ethnic groups calling this country home.
The of people in Nigeria in 2022 is 218 million, and it is the country with the largest population on the continent of Africa.
5. Pakistan – one of the most populous countries in Asia
Pakistan is the world’s fifth busiest country regarding the number of people living there, which is around 231 million. Most of the population is based around the bustling cities of Lahore and Karachi, with the town of Faisalabad having a large population, respectively.
4. Indonesia – the world’s largest Island country
With a population of 279 million, Indonesia, the world’s largest island country and one of the largest in the world, also holds the most populous Muslim majority population.
Over half of the population resides in Java, the most populated island in the world, making it a crowded place to get around.
3. United States – a country with many people and many cultures
Many people see the United States as a group of 50 countries, with all states holding their own identity and cultural traditions. Still, this country also has the title of the world’s third-largest population, with around 332 million people living there.
2. India – one of the busiest places on earth
Yes, India is one of the most densely populated countries on earth, and those who have visited will instantly recognise this.
India has a total population of over 1.40 billion people. While it may not be at the top spot, experts have predicted that India will overtake China regarding the world’s most significant population in the coming years.
1. China – the most populous country in the world
China takes the top spot for being the most populous country in the world and the largest of all Asian countries with 1.45 billion people; however, the growth rate was limited with the introduction of the one-child policy back in 1979.
China is set to become the second most populous country in the coming years as India is due to take over the top position.
So, there you have the most populous countries in the world, some of which you may have already known or have even visited. Still, with China and India so close in numbers, it won’t be long before this list changes slightly, with India’s population continuing to multiply.
So, watch this space as the world population expands!
