The top 10 most populated countries in the world

Introduction:

As of 2017, the world's population sits at an estimated 7.5 billion people. That's a lot of humans! But, as recently as 1960, that number was just 3.3 billion. What happened to cause such an increase in just over 50 years? Find out the answers and more as we explore the top 10 highest populated countries in the world.

1. India has the highest population, at more than 1.3 bn 2. China has the second largest population in the world 5. The smallest country, with a population of only 35,979 5. The US, which has a population of more than 320 million

The top 10 most populated countries in the world can be surprising. India, which is often cited as the most populated country, actually only comes in at number one with a population of more than 1.3 billion. China, with a population of over 1.4 billion, is a close second. The US, with a population of more than 320 million, rounds out the top three. Surprisingly, the small country of Monaco, with a population of only 35,979, comes in at fifth. The remaining countries in the top 10 are all much larger, with populations of well over 100 million.

1. India has the highest population, at more than 1.3 bn 2. China has the second largest population in the world 5. The US, which has a population of more than 320 million

The world's population is growing rapidly and is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. India currently has the highest population, with more than 1.3 billion people. China is a close second, with a population of over 1.4 billion. The US comes in fifth, with more than 320 million people. Japan is the world's third most populous country, with over 127 million people. Nigeria is home to the world's seventh largest population, with over 191 million people. Brazil is the ninth most populous country, with over 209 million people. Pakistan rounds out the top 10, with a population of over 207 million.

Conclusion:

With a population of more than 1.3 billion, India is the highest populated country in the world and holds about 17% of the world’s total population. China, with a population of more than 1.39 billion people, has come second to India's numbers and holds 20% share in global human resources. The US comes third at around 320 million inhabitants and accounts for less than 5% of the global human population.

Introduction:

It's said that "necessity is the mother of invention." However, if we don't have the population to actually invent things, we won't need them. That's why it's so important to understand which countries have the highest population and which countries have the lowest population. Today, we're going to list the top 10 highest populated countries in the world and explain some of the reasons for this.