WORLD'S UPMOST
WORLD POPULATION
The global population is around 8.08 billion people.
The world’s population has been steadily increasing over the years, driven by factors such as improved healthcare, sanitation and food production. Advances in medicine and technology have led to longer life expectancy and decreased mortality rates.
INDIA
India is the most populous country in the world with 1.43 billion people.
The number of people in the country is still expected to continue to rise for the next few decades.
CHINA
China had for a long time been the country with the largest population in the world but it has been overtaken by India in 2023.
China is the second populous country in the world with 1.42 billion people.
COUNTRIES WITH more than 200 MILLION PEOPLE
* The United States is the third-most populous country in the world with 341 million people.
*Indonesia is the fourth populous countries with 278 million people.
*Pakistan is the fifth populous country in the world with 243 million people.
*Nigeria is the sixth populous country in the world with 226 million people.
*Brazil is the seventh populous country in the world with 217 million people.
POPULATION GROWTH AROUND THE WORLD
High Population Growth Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa: Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have high population growth rates. Factors contributing to this include high fertility rates, limited access to family planning and improvements in healthcare leading to lower mortality rates.
Middle East and North Africa: Some countries in this region also experience relatively high population growth, though there is considerable variation among nations.
Moderate Population Growth Regions
South Asia: While some South Asian countries, like India, have experienced significant population growth, others in the region, have implemented policies leading to a more moderate growth rate.
Southeast Asia: Population growth rates in Southeast Asia vary among countries. Some have seen a decline in fertility rates, while others continue to experience moderate growth.
Low or Negative Population Growth Regions
Europe: Many countries in Europe have low or negative population growth rates. Factors include lower fertility rates and an aging population.
Japan: Japan faces demographic challenges with a declining and aging population.