World—Population
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Top Countries — Population
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total population is based on the de facto definition, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. It includes all people living in a country, including foreign nationals, but excludes citizens living abroad.
Methodology
Population data comes from national population censuses (typically conducted every 10 years) and inter-censal estimates produced by national statistical offices. The World Bank aggregates data from the United Nations Population Division, which harmonizes national data using demographic methods (cohort-component projection models). Estimates account for undercounting in censuses.
Unit
Persons
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →