Top 10 Highest Populated Countries In The World; China Is Not Number 1
China is no more the highest populated country in the world. Lets take a look at the top 10 Highest Populated Countries in the world.
1. India
India has surpassed China to become the most populated country of the world.India’s population increased to 1,428,750,470 people according to the current data. The country currently holds more than 18% of the world’s population.
2. China
China is the second populated country in the world with 1,425,830,081 people. This comprises of 17.61% of the world’s population.
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3. United States
The United States is the third highest populated country in the world. The country has a population of over 335 million, representing 4.18% of the world’s population.
4. Indonesia
Indonesia is the fourth highest populated country in the world. The country has a population of over 280 million and this represents 3.5% of the world’s population.
5. Pakistan.
Pakistan comes at number 5 on the list of highest populated countries. The country currently has a population of 231,731,196, which represents 2.88% of the world’s population.
6. Nigeria
Nigeria is the 6th highest populated country in the world. It is also the highest populated country in Africa. The country has a total population of over 216 million. This represents 2.72% of the world’s population.
7. Brazil.
Brazil has a population similar to that of Nigeria. The population of Brazil represents 2.70% of the world’s population.
8. Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the eighth highest populated country in the world with a population of over 216 million. This represents 2.70% of the world’s population.
9. Russia
Russia is the country with the biggest land size. It is also the 9th highest populated country in the world, with a population of over 146 million
10. Mexico
Number 10 on the list is Mexico. Mexico’s population currently stands at over 132 million. This represents 1.65% of the world’s population.
Top 10 Highest Populated Countries In The World; China Is Not Number 1
| Sno. | Country | 2023 Population | Total World Population % |
| 1. | India | 1,428,750,470 | 18.09 % |
| 2. | China | 1,425,830,081 | 17.61 % |
| 3. | United States | 335,903,903 | 4.18 % |
| 4. | Indonesia | 280,829,472 | 3.50 % |
| 5. | Pakistan | 231,731,196 | 2.88 % |
| 6. | Nigeria | 216,375,148 | 2.72 % |
| 7. | Brazil | 216,375,148 | 2.73 % |
| 8. | Bangladesh | 216,375,148 | 2.11 % |
| 9. | Russia | 146,092,401 | 1.81 % |
| 10. | Mexico | 132,354,424 | 1.65 % |
| Rest of the World | 3,432,996,038 | 42.74 % | |
| TOTAL World | 8,031,800,337 | 100.00 % |
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