The world population is constantly increasing, and in 2012 the total population exceeded 7 billion. Today, there are many countries with a large population, so there is a need to control unsustainable growth. Some efforts have been made in this direction, but they seem to be futile, because by 2050 the population is expected to exceed 10 billion people.
If the population of a country is very high, and financial situation unstable, then people may face such a problem as hunger. Already today, due to the high population density, a number of countries cannot provide the people with essential goods. Pay attention to the 10 most hungry countries in the world.
So, let's look at countries where the population has already exceeded the 100 million milestone.
Bangladesh is one of poorest countries world with a very dense population. The number exceeds 152,518,015 people. Recently, the government has taken measures to reduce and control the birth rate. Over the past 2-3 years, this has allowed to stabilize uncontrolled growth.
The country has a total population of 166,629,000 and continues to grow. Nigeria began to be frequently mentioned in the media after the election of Barack Obama, who has ancestors from this country, to the presidency of the United States. The stability here depends on natural resources that Nigeria exports.
Currently, Pakistan is one of the countries that are being discussed in the media. Resources are becoming less and less, and the country is practically not developing. Terrorist wars are constantly breaking out in Pakistan. No wonder Pakistan is included in the ranking of the 15 most dangerous tourist destinations in the world. The population of Pakistan is 180,882,000 and continues to grow steadily today.
No one could have imagined that a small island could ever get into the TOP 10 list of the most populous countries. The population of Indonesia is 237,641,326 people, where the bulk of the population lives on one of the small islands of Indonesia.
The total US population is 314,540,000. The population has increased significantly over the past decade. The state must take appropriate measures to control population growth.
It is worth noting that India borders Pakistan and is its main competitor. The population of India is 1,210,193,422. The rate of population growth over the past 10 years is indeed alarming, even despite the vast territory of the country. Among other things, there are many places in India where people live below the poverty line.
Indian government and funds mass media tried to stop population growth among the poor through appropriate propaganda. But giving birth to many children is a traditional phenomenon for Indians, so it is very difficult to influence this.
The total population is 1,347,350,000. We noted earlier that population growth leads to endless problems. But China proved otherwise by channeling people's energy to work. As a result, China has the most fast growth economy in the world, and is the most stable country. The country produces almost everything that is on the world market at the lowest prices.
Evgeny Marushevsky
freelancer, constantly travels the world
You might think that the most populous country in the world is China. No wonder the number of the eastern neighbor of Russia has exceeded one billion and amounted to 1.38 billion people. You probably think the same. Or maybe it's India?
Everyone knows that in China a big problem overpopulation, which is why he has territorial conflicts with Russia. And the cities are multimillionaires in the list of the first in terms of the number of people living in it. However, few have any idea that China is only the 56th most populous country in the world.
There are 139 people per square kilometer in China.
India has an area three times smaller than China, and a population of just over a billion.
The population density in India is 357 people per square kilometer - this is the 19th place in the list of the most densely populated countries in the world.
Statistics show that countries with the highest population density are dwarf states consisting of several cities. And the very first place among such countries is occupied by Monaco - a principality with a territory of less than 2 square kilometers. Next come:
On the world map, Monaco is located between France and the Mediterranean Sea in the very south of Europe.
Due to the lack of territory, there is a very high population density. The 36,000 residents of the country and foreigners who visit the tourist pearl every year account for 1.95 square kilometers - less than 200 hectares. Of these, 40 hectares were reclaimed from the sea.
The population density of Monaco is 18,000 people per 1 square kilometer.
Monaco consists of four merged cities: Monte-Ville, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and the industrial center - Fontvieille.
The indigenous people of this country are Monegasques, they are a minority (20%) of the 120 nationalities living here. Next come the Italians, then the French (more than 40% of the population). Other nationalities are represented by 20% of the population. The official language is French. Although there is a local dialect, which is an Italian-French mixture of languages.
According to the form of government, the country is a constitutional monarchy, power here is inherited. The prince rules together with the National Council, which consists exclusively of Monegasques.
The country does not have its own army, but there is a police force, as well as a royal guard of 65 people. In accordance with the agreement between France and Monaco, the first of them deals with defense issues.
A tiny state thrives at the expense of other states offshore companies located in the country, and tourism. It is here that the starting stage of the famous Formula 1 races begins, and here is the world-famous casino of Monaco, where gamblers flock, in whose countries gambling is prohibited.
Monaco is rich in sights. Here you can find medieval and modern architecture in combination, and it will look harmonious.
Here are:
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, the Museum of Old Monaco, the Museum of the Prince, represented by cars, the Museum of Postage Stamps and Coins and other museums.
Among the historical monuments stand out: Fort Antoine, two churches and a chapel, the palace of justice and the prince's palace.
Fontvey Gardens and Princess Grace Gardens, rose gardens, zoo and more.
Also other popular places here are the wax museum of the princely family or the oceanographic museum. The latter was discovered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Since the country does not have its own airport, you can get to Monaco by flight to Nice or Côte d'Azur, and then take a taxi.
The country introduced speed limits - about 50 km / h. There are also pedestrian zones in the old town. You can get around the city by bus or taxi. Directions to public transport will cost 1.5 euros.
The city-state has an area of 719 square kilometers. It is located on 63 islands in Southeast Asia. It borders the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia.
The population density is 7,607 people per 1 square kilometer.
Its main population is made up of Chinese (74%), Malays (13.4%) and Indians (9%).
There are four official languages here:
Of the attractions, the most famous are: the Chinatown Chinatown, the Indian district, the zoo and gardens by the bay. You can get to Singapore by plane. Accommodation is possible in a budget hotel, since there are enough of them here. And you can get to it from the airport by taxi costing from 10 Singapore dollars, or you can use the subway for a price of $ 2.
A dwarf enclave state on the territory of Rome was founded in 1929. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, its area is only 0.4 square kilometers, the second after it is Monaco.
The population density is 2,030 people per square kilometer.
The population of the Vatican is 95% male, the total number of people living is 1,100.The official language of the Vatican is Latin. The head of the Vatican, the Pope, represents the Holy See.
On the territory of the Vatican there are palace complexes and museums (Egyptian and Pio-Clementino), the residence of the Pope, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Sistine Chapel and other buildings. Since all the embassies in the Vatican do not fit, some of them, including the Italian one, are located in Italy, in the eastern part of Rome. There are also located: the University of Pope Urban, the University of Thomas Aquinas and others educational institutions Vatican.
If you do not take into account the dwarf city-states, then the most populous country can be called Bangladesh. Next come:
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world. There are only 2 people per square kilometer.
The area of Bangladesh is 144,000 square kilometers.
The population density is 1,099 people per square kilometer.
The state is located in South Asia. The total number of people living in the country is 142 million. Bangladesh was formed in 1970. It borders India and Myanmar. The official languages in the country are English and Bengali.
The rich fauna and flora is the main attraction of this country. 150 species of reptiles, 250 mammals and 750 birds.
Among the attractions of the country are:
Sundarbans National Park, Madhupur and other nature reserves,
architectural structures: Ahsan-Manzil Palace, Dakeshvari Temple, mausoleums and mosques.
Also in Bangladesh there is a copy of the famous Taj Mahal.
You can get to Bangladesh by plane with a transfer, as there are no direct transfers from Russia.
The Republic of China is not yet recognized by everyone, officially it is considered a province of China. The area of the country is 36,178 square kilometers with a population of 23 million people.
The population density is 622 people per square kilometer.
The official language is Beijing Chinese. 20% of the country's territory is under state protection: nature reserves, reserves and much more. 400 species of butterflies, more than 3,000 species of fish, a large number of mammals and other animals attract tourists. There is also the opportunity to relax in the mountains.
You can get to Taiwan via Hong Kong to Kaohsiung International Airport. Within the country, rail travel is especially popular.
No matter how hard humanity tries to torment itself with wars, diseases and other interesting activities, the total number of people living on planet Earth is rapidly increasing. Let's take a look at the top 10 most populated countries in the world.
Japan - a Asian island state, spread over 6852 islands. The number of islands, of course, is impressive, but in size they occupy a little more than 350 thousand square kilometers. It is precisely because of its small territory that Japan has to be at the peak of the technological innovations of the entire planet - small territories contribute to invention. The standard of living of the Japanese relative to the rest of the world is considered to be quite high. 126.9 million people live in 47 prefectures. Despite one of the highest life expectancies worldwide and minimum level infant death, the population of the country is still rapidly becoming obsolete, in connection with which the population is being promoted to encourage the birth rate.
FROM The country with the largest area, however, is not the first in terms of population. At the moment, 17 million sq. km. Only 146.7 million people live in Russia. A rather strange attitude, but historically established. Open spaces are just about Russia. You can move around the territory for quite a long time without meeting a single person. At the same time, Russia is considered the most populated country in Europe. The main places of population congestion are large cities like two capitals, Nizhny Novgorod or Kazan. Approximately 80% of the country's population are Russians, while the remaining 20% are more than two hundred ethnic groups.
Bangladesh is one of the most populated countries in the worldwith a very small area. Almost 160 million people fit on 150 thousand km². By ethnicity, the country does not indulge in diversity and almost the entire population belongs to the Bengalis (about 98%). When enough in large numbers living, Bangladesh, in contrast to the same Japan, is a rather poor country, one of the poorest in Asia. At the moment it is still developing country despite internal efforts and external assistance.
Nigeria is the most populated African country, located on the territory of almost 1 million sq. km. Its population, according to the latest estimates, is about 187 million people. All of them live in 36 states and one federal territory - the capital. A country with a rather short life expectancy - 46 years for men and a couple of years more for women. With all this, Nigeria is in seventh place in the world in terms of population. In terms of ethnic composition, the diversity is impressive - 250 aboriginal peoples, among which the largest number is noted for Hausa, Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba. Cinema can be called a favorite occupation of the country's population - Nigeria is in second place in terms of the number of feature films released annually and bypasses the United States in this.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is located in South Asia and covers an area of 804 thousand square kilometers. And although this formation as a state arose relatively recently, the population living on these lands has a long history and currently numbers 194 million people. The ethnic composition of the country is dominated by Punjabis, who make up almost half of the total population counted. highest density naturally prevails in the capital of the country - Karachi.
The country of football and carnivals Brazil is located on the territory of South America, covering an area of about eight and a half million square kilometers. The latest estimate of the country's population is 205,738,481. All this is achieved with an average life expectancy of 70 years for the male population and 76 for the female population. With a quarter of all living in the country living below the poverty line, literacy in Brazil is enough for high level. More than 90% of the population can put their signature instead of a cross.
Indonesia is the most populated island nation inSouth-East Asia. The diverse islands of Indonesia cover nearly 2 million square kilometers and are home to 260.5 million people. After declaring independence in 1945, the demographic situation of the country began to improve every decade - for half a century, Indonesia almost tripled the human component. The population of the country is quite young - the average age is a little less than three decades. At the same time, there are about three hundred different peoples on the territory.
In third place in the ranking of countries in terms of population is the United States. 325 million people live on nine and a half million square kilometers. Perhaps the United States is one of the most ethnically mixed countries. Indigenous people no longer predominate in the territory, the mixture comes from immigrants from Europe, South America, from a wide variety of places. If you look at the meager statistics of the ethnic component of the country, most likely in the United States there will be at least one or two representatives from each ethnic group inhabiting this planet.
The second most populous country on the planet is India.A country of sacred cows and cinematic dances, amazing spices and teas. On the territory of three million km², 1.29 billion people are located with varying degrees of comfort. Unlike most countries in Europe or other regions, the population of India prefers countryside, and therefore, about 70% of all residents of this country live outside the city limits. There are slightly more men than women living here, and the average age of an Indian is 25 years old.
It's no secret that China is the most populated country in the world. Approximately 1.37 billion people live on almost ten million square kilometers, which is the third largest territory on the entire planet. At one time, the government of the country was forced to apply strict measures in relation to the birth rate policy, because population growth was quite rapid. True, in recent times, precautionary measures have been relaxed, and some families have been allowed to have a second child. This means that China will remain in first place in the population ranking.
With the death rate falling and the birth rate rising, the world's population is constantly growing. And if the country's population is very high, and the financial situation is unstable, then people may face such a problem as hunger. Already today, due to the high population density, a number of countries cannot provide the people with essential goods. Below is a list of the ten most populous countries in the world.
The Republic of Mauritius is an island state in Africa, which includes many islands. Mauritius is considered the largest island (1865 km2). The total area of the country is 2040 km2. sq. According to an estimate for 2013, the population in the country is 1,295,789 people, and the density 635.19 people/km sq.
Taiwan is an island in East Asia located off the coast of mainland China. After the Chinese Civil War in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and approximately 1.3 million people fled mainland China to establish the Republic of China. The political status of Taiwan is controversial. As of 2011, the population of Taiwan was 23,188,07 people, and the density 648 people/km sq. The total area of the country is 35,980 km. sq.
Barbados is an independent island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean located east of the Caribbean Sea. This small country is a major tourist destination. The total area of the island of Barbados is 431 km. sq. The population as of 2009 is 284,589 and the population density is 660 people/km. sq.
The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a small country in South Asia with a total area of 144,000 km. sq. Ranks seventh in the list of the most densely populated countries with a population density 1099.3 people/km sq. Interestingly, Bangladesh also ranks eighth in the world in terms of population - 150,039,000 people.
Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf. It is the smallest Arab state, the territory of which is only 750 km. sq. According to estimates for 2011, the population density is 1189.5 people/km sq., and the total population of the state is 1,234,571 people.
The Republic of Maldives is an island state, consisting of 20 atolls, located in the Indian Ocean. The country is located on 1192 tiny islands, the total area of which is 298 km2. sq. Population density - 1,102 people/km sq., and the total population of the Maldives is 393 thousand people.
Malta is a small island and the state of the same name, which is part of an archipelago of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The resident population in Malta, as of 2006, is 405,577 people, and the density 1283 people/km. sq. The total area of the country is 316 km. sq.
The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world. It occupies an area of only 0.44 km. sq. and is located inside the Italian capital Rome. The tiny city-state has a population of 842, but due to small area, Vatican City is the 3rd most populous country in the world with 1900 people/km sq.
The Republic of Singapore is a densely populated island nation located in Southeast Asia. The city-state covers an area of 715.8 km. sq. The total population for 2012 is 5,312,400 and the density 7,437 people/km sq. Singapore is also one of the wealthiest countries in the world due to its highly developed economy.
The Principality of Monaco is a dwarf state bordering France. It is considered the most populous country in the world, and also ranks second among the smallest independent states. The total population of the country is 35,986 people and an area of 2.02 km. sq. (population density 17 814.85 people/km. sq.).
The population density of the earth is 57 people per square kilometer. According to statistics, the total number of people living in all countries of the world at the beginning of 2020 was 7,772,829,000 people. By the end of 2020, this indicator is expected to grow by 1.2%.
Below are the states that are included in the ranking of countries with the highest population density according to the UN in 2020.
Macau is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China with an area of 30 sq. km. According to the UN in 2020, 649,335 people live here, and the population density is 21,348 people per 1 square kilometer.
Macau Special Administrative Region of China
The second place in the ranking of countries in terms of population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur - Monaco. The population of Monaco is only 38964 people, and the total area of the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km kilometer is home to 19,427 people.
This population density is astonishing. Monaco is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world. The state gained its popularity thanks to the annual holding of the famous Formula 1 racing championship on its territory. And also the kingdom is famous for its gambling business and a highly developed tourism sector.
The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density
The third place belongs to the business center of Asia - Singapore. Singapore has a population of 5,804,337. All the inhabitants of this state live on 719.10 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km of area accounts for 8240 people.
Citizens of this financial and business center are experiencing an acute shortage of living space. The main population is concentrated in the western part of the state. The northern part of the island is covered with forests and parks, many of which are recognized as nature reserves. one of the highest in Asia. or use within 72 hours.
Hong Kong is one of the two special administrative centers of the PRC along with Macau. It is located on the south coast of China, surrounded by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea.
The population of Hong Kong in 2020 is estimated at 7.50 million people (104th in the world), and its density is 6736 inhabitants. The area of the state is 1104 sq. km.
Hong Kong is the second most densely populated region in China.
Gibraltar is one of 14 British Overseas Territories. Its population is 33,701 people, and the area is only 6 square kilometers.
The population density in 2020 is 5617 people.
This is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islands. The average population density of Bahrain is 2224 people. Per last years The population of the country, called the pearl of the Arab world, has grown from 1,343,000 to 1,641,172 people.
According to statistics, 18 migrants arrive in Bahrain daily for permanent place residence. .
Seventh place rightfully belongs to the heart of the Catholic Church - the Vatican. According to statistics, only 799 people live in the Vatican.
The Vatican is located inside the Italian Republic and serves as the residence of the Pope, so there are no permanent residents in this dwarf country. The bulk of the population is the government of the country. Not all residents even have citizenship of the Vatican. Only 450 people have citizenship of the mini-state.
The Vatican is one of the smallest states in the world.
More than 3 thousand people work on the territory of the Catholic monastery, but all employees are citizens of the Italian Republic. They do not live in the Vatican, but only work, so the labor force cannot be considered the population.
The Vatican has officially received the status of the smallest state on the world map. Its area does not exceed 1 sq. km (only 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the density of the population living in this country is 1820 people per 1 sq. km. km.
This state is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The population density of the Republic of Maldives is 1802 people per 1 sq. km. m. The number of people living in the Republic of Maldives is regulated solely by the processes of birth and death.
On average, 22 babies are born in the Maldives in 1 day, and 4 people die. It is difficult for immigrants to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Maldives.
The capital of the Maldives - the city of Male - is the smallest, in terms of size and population, the capital in the world.
Malta is an island nation known for its lack of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2020, the population of this country in southern Europe is 440,432 people, and the density is 1,397 people per 1 square kilometer. According to forecasts, at the end of 2020, the growth rate of people living here will increase by 4 inhabitants per day.
Sint Maarten is one of the four overseas territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The state is located on the island of the same name in the Caribbean Sea, it occupies about 40% of the island of St. Martin - 34 km².
Sint Maarten has a population of 42,876 according to the latest UN estimates and a density of 1,247 inhabitants per km².
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of 54 km². It is a self-governing country with its own government and its own constitution.
Most Big city in Bermuda - the historic city of St. George with a population of 2600 people.
Bermuda has the highest population of any British Overseas Territory with a population of 60,833 and a population density of 1,158.
Bangladesh is a country in the southern part of Asia. The People's Republic of Bangladesh is not very popular with tourists. Most of the country is covered with rivers and lakes. The population in Bangladesh at the beginning of 2020 is 163,046,161 people.
Despite the fact that the republic is developing the agricultural and industrial sectors, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. The population density in this country is 1116 people per 1 sq. km. km. can be found on our website.
Palestine is a state located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The region is the birthplace of Christianity and Judaism. The borders of the country have changed many times. In 2020, the area of Palestine is 6220 km2.
The Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank is estimated at 4.981 million, with a density of 801 per km².
Saint Martin is one of the overseas territories of France in the Caribbean, occupying part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean.
The state has 38,002 inhabitants, while its area is 53 km 2. The population density is 717 people per square kilometer.
Mayotte is a French overseas territory consisting of the islands of Grande Terre (also known as Maore) and Petit Terre (also known as Pamanzi) and several small islets with an area of 374 km².
The population of Mayotte in 2020 is 272,815 according to the latest UN estimates and the density is 712.
Barbados is an exotic republic with an abundance of attractions and an interesting national flavor. This state attracts many tourists, but only a few remain in this country for permanent residence. In 2020, 287,025 people live in Barbados. The birth rate in this republic is also quite good.
On average, about 10 children are born a day, and about 7 die. From this we can conclude that the birth rate in the country is higher than the mortality rate. Today, the population density of this country is 668 people.
The population for 2020 is about 23.82 million. This makes Taiwan the 57th largest country in the world by population and the 17th most populous country in the world.
Taiwan has a geographical area of 36,193 sq. With a population of 23,476,640, its average population density is 649 people per square kilometer.
Lebanon or the Lebanese Republic, is a democratic republic in the Eastern Mediterranean. The population of Lebanon in 2020 is estimated at 6.83 million.
The area of the state is 10,452 square kilometers, and the population density is 656/km².
In this state, with an area of 2040 sq. km is home to 1,269,668 inhabitants. Density - 623 people.
Aruba is a small island located almost 1600 km west of the Lesser Antilles and 27 km north of Venezuela.
Aruba is one of the 4 territories of the Netherlands, so its citizens are Dutch. According to UN estimates, the population of Aruba for 2020 is 106,766 people, and the density is 591/km².
| State name | Population | Annual population growth | |
| 1 | China | 1 409 263 205 | 18.13% |
| 2 | India | 1 389 067 986 | 17.87% |
| 3 | United States of America (USA) | 333 119 387 | 4.29% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 273 145 209 | 3.51% |
| 5 | Brazil | 216 752 231 | 2.79% |
| 6 | Pakistan | 207 932 874 | 2.68% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 205 688 835 | 2.65% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 170 078 647 | 2.19% |
| 9 | Russia | 146 576 225 | 1.89% |
| 10 | Mexico | 135 260 455 | 1.74% |
| 11 | Japan | 125 923 284 | 1.62% |
| 12 | Ethiopia | 111 523 642 | 1.43% |
| 13 | Philippines | 108 244 578 | 1.39% |
| 14 | Egypt | 101 085 910 | 1.30% |
| 15 | Vietnam | 98 369 303 | 1.27% |
| 16 | Congo, Democratic Republic | 89 177 636 | 1.15% |
| 17 | Turkey | 85 040 542 | 1.09% |
| 18 | Iran | 83 838 593 | 1.08% |
| 19 | Germany | 81 458 833 | 1.05% |
| 20 | Thailand | 69 157 602 | 0.89% |
