According to the latest data from the World Population Review, the global population will continue to grow in 2024 and surpass 8 billion people. However, this growth is not evenly distributed worldwide, with some countries experiencing rapid population surges while others face stagnation or decline due to low birth rates.
Factors such as urbanization, migration, and demographic policies influence these trends, creating challenges and opportunities for various nations to manage their resources and economies.
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Some of the more than 200 countries in the world have significantly larger populations than others. These nations play a crucial role in the global economy, geopolitics, and social dynamics.
India, now the most populous country, has surpassed China in population, while countries such as the United States, Indonesia, and Pakistan remain among the top-ranking nations.
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Below is a list of the 10 most populous countries in the world in 2024:
- India: 1,450,940,000 people
- China: 1,419,320,000 people
- United States: 345,427,000 people
- Indonesia: 283,488,000 people
- Pakistan: 251,269,000 people
- Nigeria: 232,679,000 people
- Brazil: 211,999,000 people
- Bangladesh: 173,562,000 people
- Russia: 144,820,000 people
- Ethiopia: 132,060,000 people
