Most Densely Populated Countries in the World (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Population density varies from over 20,000/km² in microstates to under 5 in remote nations. {#1} is the most densely populated at {#1_value} people per km².
Macao SAR, China leads with population density (per km²) of 20,570.
Monaco ranks #2 at 18,693.
Singapore ranks #3 at 8,242.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #4 at 7,177.
Gibraltar ranks #5 at 3,847.
Top 25 Countries by Population Density (per km²)
| # | Country | Population Density (per km²) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Macao SAR, China | 20,570 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Monaco | 18,693 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Singapore | 8,242 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 7,177 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Gibraltar | 3,847 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Bahrain | 1,971 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Maldives | 1,765 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Malta | 1,727 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Bangladesh | 1,319 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 1,257 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Bermuda | 1,198 | 2023 |
| 12 |  West Bank and Gaza | 857 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Channel Islands | 842 | 2021 |
| 14 |  Barbados | 657 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Mauritius | 625 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Aruba | 596 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Nauru | 594 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Rwanda | 566 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Lebanon | 564 | 2023 |
| 20 |  San Marino | 564 | 2023 |
| 21 |  St. Martin (French part) | 550 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Burundi | 533 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Netherlands | 531 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Korea, Rep. | 530 | 2023 |
| 25 |  India | 484 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest population density (per km²) in 2023?
Macao SAR, China has the highest population density (per km²) at 20,570 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 216 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.