The 30 Most Populated Countries in the World

 

Earth is such an extraordinary planet. Almost every corner of it is a forge of cultures, uses, customs, and is made up of eyes, smiles, different skin colors, and various religions. The Earth is a gigantic Tower of Babel, within which there are areas inhabited by so many people that distinguishing them becomes almost impossible.

Indeed, some countries have too many people that the streets are crowded and people walk abreast of one another. But, which are the most crowded ones? Which are the most populated?

Here are the 30 most populated states in the world!

Country	Continent	Population	Population density
Tanzania	Africa	41,892,895	50 inhabitants per sq. km
Ukraine	Europe	45.415.596	72,34 inhabitants per sq. km
Spain	Europe	46.505.963	92 inhabitants per sq. km
Colombia	South America	47,790,000	40 inhabitants per sq. km
South Korea	Asia	48,422,644	491 inhabitants per sq. km
South Africa	Africa	49,000,000	44 inhabitants per sq. km
Myanmar (Burma)	Asia	53,414,374	76.1 inhabitants per sq. km
Italy	Europe	60,340,328	200,76 inhabitants per sq. km
UK	Europe	62,348,447	266.35 inhabitants per sq. km
France	Europe	64,768,389	99 inhabitants per sq. km
Thailand	Asia	67,089,500	135 inhabitants per sq. km
Democratic Republic of Congo	Africa	70,916,439	33 inhabitants per sq. km
Iran	Asia	76,923,300	48 inhabitants per sq. km
Turkey	Asia	77,804,122	102 inhabitants per sq. km
Egypt	Africa	80,471,869	98 inhabitants per sq. km
Germany	Europe	81,802,257	228 inhabitants per sq. km
Ethiopia	Africa	88,013,491	76 inhabitants per sq. km
Vietnam	Asia	89,571,130	270 inhabitants per sq. km
Philippines	Asia	99.900.177	344 inhabitants per sq. km
Mexico	North America	112,468,855	57 inhabitants per sq. km
Japan	Asia	127,288,000	343 inhabitants per sq. km
Russia	Europe	140,702,000	8,56 inhabitants per sq. km
Nigeria	Africa	154,000,000	174 inhabitants per sq. km
Bangladesh	Asia	156,118,464	1,144.9 inhabitants per sq. km
Pakistan	Asia	184,404,791	261,04 inhabitants per sq. km
Brazil	South America	201,103,330	23 inhabitants per sq. km
Indonesia	Asia	242.968.342	131 inhabitants per sq. km
USA	North America	310,232,863	34 inhabitants per sq. km
India	Asia	1,173,108,018	385 inhabitants per sq. km
China	Asia	1,330,044,000	143,7 inhabitants per sq. km

5. Brazil, South America

Brazil is the land of carnival, football, samba, and home to the luxuriant Amazonian Forest, which is increasingly endangered by man’s wickedness. It’s the fifth-largest nation in the world, bordering almost all the South American states. Although its population exceeds 200 million inhabitants, the density is among the lowest in the world, with an average of 23 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Capital: Brasilia
Population: 201,103,330 inhabitants (of which 2,914,830 inhabitants in the capital)
Surface: 8,511,965 sq. Km
Population density: 23 inhabitants per sq. km
Population growth rate: 0.77%

4. Indonesia, Asia

Indonesia is one of the Asian destinations most targeted by tourists for its dream views, varied biodiversity, and, strange but true, the internal, never bridged social contradictions.

Although one of the top 5 most populated countries in the world, the population density is tolerable with 131 inhabitants per square kilometer, a good average between the paradoxes of Bangladesh (1,145 inhabitants per sq. km) and Russia (less than 9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Capital: Jakarta
Population: 242.968.342 inhabitants (of which 10.075.310 inhabitants in the capital)
Surface: 1,919,440 sq. Km
Population density: 131 inhabitants per sq. km
Population growth rate: 1,03%

3. USA, Nord America

50 states plus a Federal District make up the vast area of ​​the United States of America, which has always been considered the land of a thousand opportunities. Every corner of this great and powerful nation is the ideal set of hugely successful TV series, also thanks to the countless symbols of this state, all emblems of freedom expression.

Although with a population of over 300 million inhabitants, the vast territory allows for a very low density, with an average of 34 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Capital: Washington
Population: 310,232,863 inhabitants (672,228 of which are in the capital)
Surface: 9,629,091 sq. km
Population density: 34 inhabitants per sq. km
Population growth rate: 0.81%

2. India, Asia

It’s the land that gave birth to four of the most professed religions in the world, the cradle of culture, and one of the most important commercial areas of the globe – India. It’s the second-most populous nation in the world, which has made multi-ethnicity its workhorse.

Over one billion inhabitants live in an area that, although vast, seems to struggle to contain them all. There are almost 400 inhabitants per square kilometer and one of the highest population growth rates.

Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1.173.108.018 inhabitants (of which 249.998 inhabitants in the capital)
Surface: 3,287,590 sq. Km
Population density: 385 inhabitants per sq. Km
Population growth rate: 1.312 %

1. China, Asia

The gold medal of the most populous nations in the world goes to the People’s Republic par excellence, China. Over a billion inhabitants trample the soil of the great Asian state, which with its over 9 million square kilometers is the third-largest state in the world by surface. In short, it’s a record-breaking area that fascinates tourists with its lights and shadows, with 143.7 inhabitants per square kilometer

Capital: Beijing
Population: 1,330,044,000 inhabitants (21,516,000 of which live in the capital)
Surface: 9,596,960 sq. km
Population density: 143.7 inhabitants per sq. km
Population growth rate: 0.481%