The Most Populated Countries in the World

Want to know which are the world’s most populated countries? Here’s a list of the 15 most populated countries in the world.

The world population continues to grow, and currently, there are 7.7 billion people living on our planet, and experts estimate that we will be almost 10 billion people by 2050, and by 2100 it is estimated that there will be 11.2 billion people in the world. 

The low fertility rate in developed countries is likely to continue, and for developing nations the population growth is likely to increase until the middle and lower classes achieve a better standard of living, especially in Africa, which is the fastest-growing continent at the moment. 

What is the most populated country in the world?

China is the most populated country in the world with a total population of 1.4 billion people.

The 15 Most Populous countries in the world in 2019

15. Vietnam

Travelers visiting Vietnam can expect a myriad of thousands of mopeds and motorcycles trafficking the roads. It feels like every Vietnamese person has their own scooter in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Vietnam is a land of hustle and bustle, and although most of the population are concentrated in the major cities, there are 92 million people living in the country.

14. Egypt

Egypt is famous worldwide for its pyramids and ancient egyptians. The Egypt of today is very different, but it’s still a heavily populated country with more than 97 million people, a number that is growing annually. 

Cairo is one of the largest cities in the world, both by size and population.

13. Philippines

The Philippines consists of more than 7000 islands, and together they form homes to about 105 million people. The Capital, Manila, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world with a metro area of more than 12 million people. 

12. Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a large number of inhabitants, but it’s not one of the largest countries in the world by size. It is estimated that the whole country is home to around 105 million people, whereas most live in the capital Addis Abeba.

11. Japan

Tokyo is the largest city in the world with a population of 37 million residents, but when it comes to the total size of Japan, it’s relatively small, and most of the country’s population live along the coasts. 

In total, there are 126 million people living in Japan, which has some of the most densely populated cities on the planet.

10. Mexico

Only Mexico City is home to more than 20 million residents if including the metro area, and the total population of Mexico amounts to circa 129 million people.

Mexico City is one of the mega cities that are facing water shortage problems. 

9. Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world by size, but when it comes to population, it is only the ninth most populated country in the world.

There are 146 million people living in Russia, but only 20% are living in Siberia, which makes up most of the country’s area. The capital, Moscow has one of the busiest metros in the world. 

8. Bangladesh

Bangladesh is another country which is relatively small compared to the size of the population and it has become infamous for the overcrowded trains. 

Bangladesh is home to circa 164 million people, and the number is rising quickly each year.

7. Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world right now, and the population is increasing rapidly. Lagos is considered a megacity with more than 21 million residents, and the whole country is home to more than 190 million people.

The economic growth and living standard for poor people and the middle class of Nigeria are also improving, but there is still a large sum of the population that live in poverty. 

6. Brazil

The homeland of the Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer is home to circa 207 million people, which makes it the most populous country in South America.

5. Pakistan

Pakistan comes in at fifth place among the most populated countries in the world with a population of circa 207 million people, which is increasing rapidly as well.

4. Indonesia

Indonesia is the country with most Muslims in the world, and of the 261 million people living in Indonesia, about 87% consider themselves as Muslims. 

3. USA

The USA is a big country in every aspect, they are the most powerful and rich country in the world, so it might not come as a surprise that it’s also one of the most populated countries in the world with 327 million people living in the United States of America. 

It’s the most populous country in North America, and what’s even more interesting is the fact that it’s the number one country when it comes to immigrants.

2. India

India is another country where the population is rising quickly, and in a couple of years, India is expected to overtake the position as the most populous country in the world.

Right now, there are 1.3 billion people living in India, and although the poor and middle class improve their living standards each year, there is no expectation that the population will decrease, quite the opposite as the population is aging and the fertility rate continues to rise.

1. China

The most populated country in the world is China with more than 1.4 billion people. It’s a massive country where the economy has developed quickly for the last decades. 

China has once again become a superpower, and if they hadn’t put in the policy of 1 child, the population would’ve probably been even larger than what it is today.

China’s population is equal to 20% of the Earth’s total population, and beyond the Chinese people actually residing within the country, there are many Chinese people living across the globe as well.