The World is the Earth and all life on it. Comprising of 189 countries in all, the World population is of 7.8 billion people approx.
The world population is the sum of all human populations at any time and individually they make a country’s population.
There are countries in the world which are densely populated and others which are not as populous as the others. Population Census is the way to rate them in order of the highest population of all.
Here’s a list for you to know the Top 10 Most Populous Countries in the world;
#1. China
First on the list is China, with majority of the population located in the eastern half of the country.
#2. India
Ranking no.2 in the world, Indian population is equivalent to 17.7% of the total world population.
#3. United States
California and Texas, the two most populous states in the US account for about one quarter of the country's population. Positioning 3rd on the list.
#4. Indonesia
4th on the list is Indonesia which is rather benefited by the population; demographic bonus & hundreds of millions of people as investors.
#5. Pakistan
Resting on no.5 is Pakistan and has a birth rate of 29.8 births / 1,000 population. The Punjab province is the most densely populated area in Pakistan.
#6. Brazil
Most residents live along the Atlantic coast in the eastern part of the nation. The population of the country grabs the 6th position in this list.
#7. Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Population in Nigeria is equivalent to 2.64% of the total world population.
#8. Bangladesh
Standing 8th on the list, Bangladesh is not just one of the most populous countries but is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
#9. Russia
Russia's population is equivalent to 1.87% of the total world population. Siberia has a population density of approximately 3 people per km & has 1/12th of the world's land mass.
#10. Mexico
Because of continued high fertility and simultaneous decline in mortality, Mexico experienced rapid rates of population growth which resulted in the country’s position in this list.
Though population in some countries prove to be an asset. Population may be considered positive hindrance in the way of economic development of a country.