Most Populated Countries in the World (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Over 8 billion people live on Earth. Here are the 25 most populated countries in 2024, together accounting for the vast majority of the global population.
India leads with population of 1.45B.
China ranks #2 at 1.41B.
United States ranks #3 at 340.1M.
Indonesia ranks #4 at 283.5M.
Pakistan ranks #5 at 251.3M.
Top 25 Countries by Population
| # | Country | Population | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | 1.45B | 2024 |
| 2 |  China | 1.41B | 2024 |
| 3 |  United States | 340.1M | 2024 |
| 4 |  Indonesia | 283.5M | 2024 |
| 5 |  Pakistan | 251.3M | 2024 |
| 6 |  Nigeria | 232.7M | 2024 |
| 7 |  Brazil | 212.0M | 2024 |
| 8 |  Bangladesh | 173.6M | 2024 |
| 9 |  Russian Federation | 143.5M | 2024 |
| 10 |  Ethiopia | 132.1M | 2024 |
| 11 |  Mexico | 130.9M | 2024 |
| 12 |  Japan | 124.0M | 2024 |
| 13 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 116.5M | 2024 |
| 14 |  Philippines | 115.8M | 2024 |
| 15 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 109.3M | 2024 |
| 16 |  Viet Nam | 101.0M | 2024 |
| 17 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 91.6M | 2024 |
| 18 |  Turkiye | 85.5M | 2024 |
| 19 |  Germany | 83.5M | 2024 |
| 20 |  Thailand | 71.7M | 2024 |
| 21 |  United Kingdom | 69.2M | 2024 |
| 22 |  Tanzania | 68.6M | 2024 |
| 23 |  France | 68.6M | 2024 |
| 24 |  South Africa | 64.0M | 2024 |
| 25 |  Italy | 59.0M | 2024 |
Data from 217 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest population in 2024?
India has the highest population at 1.45B in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 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.