List of Most Populated Countries 2023, New Top 10 Names List

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.

10 Most Populated Country 2023 List

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.

Which is the First Most Populated Country In The World?

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.

Causes of Population Growth in India

• The main causes of population growth in India are namely, historical population trends, poverty and illiteracy, old cultural norms, illegal migration, and, lack of awareness about family planning.
• India has the world’s largest youth population, with over 908 million people under the age of 35. This represents 66% of India’s total population. In the 15-24 age group, India has the highest youth population in the world, with over 255 million people.
• The large youth population poses both challenges and opportunities for India. As an opportunity, it means that India has a large and growing workforce which is a major asset for the country’s economic development. As a challenge, it means that India has to provide education, healthcare, and other services for a large number of young people with the available India’s limited resources.

2nd Largest Populated Country in the World

China is the second-most populated country in the world with the United States of America being third in the list.

• All the countries on the list, have steadily increasing populations. These countries have significant workforces to contribute to their economic growth. The rise in population causes overcrowding, urbanization, damage to infrastructure, and environmental damage. At the same time, these countries face difficulties in providing basintials and necessities like food, water, education, and, health care due to limited resources.

Population Statistics and Data Collection Methods

• Population statistics entail various demographic data, including the number of individuals residing in a country or region, the number of births and deaths, and, estimations of life expectancy and population growth trends.
• The information is often collected through population censuses with the 1st of January being a common reference point.
• Additionally, population registers are increasingly being utilized as an alternative source to gather such valuable demographic insights.

Facts about Most Populated Countries in the World

• Countries like Nigeria(190 million), Bangladesh(165 million), and Mexico(129 million) fall under developing countries but have a significant number of inhabitants demonstrating that even such countries’ challenges span multiple continents.
• Ironically, many world’s largest economies have small populations mostly in Europe. The United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy are among the top ten largest economies globally and have populations of less than 100 million.
• The global population grew from 7 billion to 8 billion in 12 years and is estimated it will rise to 15.4 billion in the 2080s.
• As per studies, 281 million people live outside the home country where they were born. While many stay in their country of birth, more and more people are moving across to other countries affecting the population.

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