The 10 most populous countries in the world

The world's population continues to grow. Do you know what the world's most populous countries are? This is our ranking!

With more than 8 billion inhabitants, the Earth has never been so populated. Unfortunately, this population is unevenly distributed and there are areas on the planet almost lacking in inhabitants, while others grow under the weight of men.

What are the most populous countries in the world? This is our Top 10!

1. China

With an estimated population of 1.5 billion, China is the world’s most populous country. Its population is concentrated mainly in rural areas, even if the mass exodus to the capital Beijing or the industrial poles that are Shenzhen or Shanghai is increasingly important in recent years.

As a reminder, between 2000 and 2019 China grew by 11.2% of its population. However, as many industrialized countries, China faces the ageing of its population, to the point where it would even fall by 2050 to 1.3 billion inhabitants.

2. L’India

The changing economic power, India experienced a demographic boom between 2000 and 2019. Its population grew from 1 billion to 1.3 billion in almost 20 years, a 36 per cent increase that is not ready to stop as the second most populous country in the world could well house 1.7 billion Indians by 2050.

3. ♪ United States

With its 329 million inhabitants, Uncle Sam is the third most populous country in the world, an increase of 16.6 per cent compared to 2000.

Its population could also reach 400 million by 2050 according to the World Statistics Institute. Like China, the United States faces a sharp ageing of its population, which is why the country has opened immigration valves.

4. L’Indonesia

With nearly 270 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country on the planet and the third most populous country in Asia. Its population grew between the 2000s and now from 214 million to 267 million. Either an increase of 25.6% over 19 years.

In addition, it is estimated that the latter would increase by 2050 to peak at 300 million Indonesians.

5. Pakistan

With only 100 million inhabitants in 2000, Pakistan now has over 207 million Pakistanis, an increase of 107 per cent. This is the fifth most populous country in the world and the fourth largest country in Asia.

By 30 years Pakistan should house almost 300 million people.

6. The Brazil

Apart from sheltering the second long river of the world In this case, Amazon, Brazil is also the country with the sixth largest population in the world.

The population of Brazil is estimated at 207 million. It grew by 21.8% between 2000 and 2019. By 2050 Brazil is expected to have no less than 232 million inhabitants.

7. Nigeria

Nigeria is the only African country in this ranking, and because it is the most populous country in the continent. This West African country is the seventh most populous in the world, with a population of about 200 million inhabitants.

The latter grew exponentially in almost 20 years, from 123 to 200 million inhabitants. Unfortunately, Nigeria suffers from many demographic problems that still make it a third world country. By 2050 Nigeria is expected to have some 391 million inhabitants.

8. The Bangladesh

Bangladesh is probably the most heterogeneous country in this ranking. Located south of Asia, this nation of 168 million people experienced a demographic boom between 2000 and 2019.

Its population has grown by 30.5 per cent. By 2050 there will be 193 million people living in Bangladesh.

9. Russia

Russia is the only country in this classification whose migration balance has been negative in the last 20 years. Its population has risen to 146 million.

This trend would be all the more important by 2050 if nothing is done. The country would lose up to 17 million inhabitants. This is the ninth most populous country in the world.

10. The Mexico

Mexico is a fairly well-placed country in terms of demographics. With an estimated population of 126 million, the direct neighbour of the United States experienced a giant jump in the size of his population, which increased by 32.6 per cent between 2000 and 2019. Mexico’s 10th most populous country in the world is expected to exceed 150 million inhabitants by 2050.

Not concerned with the phenomenon of population ageing, Mexico enjoys excellent demographics. Nearly half of its population is between 10 and 29 years old.