List of Most Populated Countries 2023: India tops and ranks first as the most populated country in the world accommodating 1.42 billion people. In the Year 2023, India has surpassed China as the most populated country in the world. The BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) are in the top ten most populated countries due to their population size. These countries with emerging economies, cultural landmarks, and, tourist traffic of millions are likely to dominate in the 21st century.
The world is a diverse and dynamic place, having different countries, large and small in population densities with vibrant cultures.
India with approx. 142.86 crore inhabitants is currently the most populated country in the world and exceeds China’s population by roughly 29,56311 Lakh.
The two most populated countries, China and India have exceeded one billion making them the two largest countries in the world. In the list of the most populated countries, The United States ranks third with approximately 325 million residents.
The following list in the table indicates the 10 most populated countries in descending order along with their percentage in the world share.
Top 10 Most Populated Countries Name 2023 | |||
Rank | Country | Population | World Share (In %) |
1 | India | 1,428,627,663 | 17.76 |
2 | China | 1,425,671,352 | 17.72 |
3 | United States | 339,996,563 | 4.23 |
4 | Indonesia | 277,534,122 | 3.45 |
5 | Pakistan | 240,485,658 | 2.99 |
6 | Nigeria | 223,804,632 | 2.78 |
7 | Brazil | 216,422,446 | 2.69 |
8 | Bangladesh | 172,954,319 | 2.15 |
9 | Russia | 144,444,359 | 1.80 |
10 | Mexico | 128,455,567 | 1.60 |
India marking a new record in being the most populated country in the world with 1,428.6 million residents overtakes China as per the State of World Population Report 2023 by the United Nations Population Fund.
India is located in South Asia and accounts for around 17% of the global population. The population of India has been increasing rapidly and it is likely to grow for several decades to come.
China is the second-most populated country in the world with the United States of America being third in the list.
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Sex Ratio in India 2023 | Population in India 2023 |
India's population is 1,428,627,663.
China's population is 1,425,671,352.
United States is the third most populous country.
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