Top 10 Most Populated Countries In The World 2021

The world population is the total number of humans currently living, and it is estimated to have reached 7.9 billion people as of April 2021. It took over 2 million years of human history for the world's population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion. China and India contribute about 1/3 of the population. Followed by the United States of America which is far behind by a long margin.

The population is one of the biggest problem human facing in their entire history. An increase in population leads to a decrease in the earth's resources. We have to tackle this problem as soon as possible. UN organize several programs to decrease the rate of population. China already applied a one-child polic to reduce its population. 

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10. Mexico

With a population of about 12 billion in 2021, Mexico is the 10th most populated country in the world. It is the most populous Spanish-speaking country and the third-most populous in the Americas after the United States and Brazil. The most populous city in the country is the capital, Mexico City, with a population of 8.9 million and its metropolitan area is also the most populated with 20.1 million people live in area. In one of the 55 large metropolitan areas in the country comprises approximately 50% population. 

About 78.84% of the population of the country lives in urban areas, and only 21.16% live in rural areas. Population increasing with growth rate 1.9%. Life expectancy is 76 year with fertility rate 2.4 children. Mexico's population increasing with growth rate 1.9%

9. Russia 

With a population of about 14 billion, Russia is the 9th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Europe. The most populous city in the country is the capital, Moscow, with a population of 12.4 million residents within city its metropolitan area is also the most populated with 20 million people live in area. Russia is one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 75% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Russia was estimated to be 1.6 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Russia at birth is 72.4 years. Russia have a population density of 9 inhabitants per square kilometre.

8. Bangladesh

With a population of about 17 billion, Bangladesh is the 8th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Asia after China and India. The capital-city Dhaka has a huge population, but the majority of the people nonetheless still live in villages in rural areas.
Bangladesh is one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 37.4% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Bangladesh estimated to be 2.4 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Bangladesh at birth is 72.72 years. Bangladesh has the highest population density among large countries, 1265 persons per square kilometre.

7. Nigeria

With a population of about 20 billion, Nigeria is the 7th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Africa. And accounts for about 17% of the continent's total population.
The most populous city in the country is lagos, with a population of 13.4 million. Nigeria is country, with roughly 50% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Nigeria was estimated to be 5.07 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Nigeria at birth is 67 years. 

6. Brazil

With a population of about 21 billion, Brazil is the 6th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the LatinAmerica. The most populous city in the country is Sao Paulo, with a population of 12.4 million residents within city its metropolitan area is also the most populated with 20 million people live in area. Brazil is one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 83.75% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Brazil was estimated to be 1.78 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Brazil at birth is 74.3 years. 

5. Pakistan 

With a population of about 22 billion, Pakistan is the 5th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Asia after China and India. Karachi is most populous city in Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the world's most urbanized countries in Asia, with roughly 36% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Pakistan was estimated to be 3.56 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Pakistan at birth is 67.7 years. Population growing with growth rate 2.0%.

4. Indonesia 

With a population of about 27 billion, Indonesia the 4th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Asia After China and India. The most populous city in the country Jakarta is also the most populated with 34 million people live in area. Indonesia one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 54.7% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across Indonesia estimated to be 1.6 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in Indonesia at birth is 74 years. The population is growing with 1.3%.

3. United States of America 

With a population of about 33 billion, USA is the 3th most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the America. The most populous city in the country are Texas And California.USA is one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 82.3% of its total population living in urban areas. The most densely populated state is New Jersey.

the total fertility rate across USA was estimated to be 1.7 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in America at birth is 77.8 years. Population is growing with growth rate 0.72%. 

2. India 

With a population of about 137 billion, India is the 2nd most populated country in the world. and the most populous in the Asia after China. The most populous city in the country is the financial capital, Mumbai, with a population of 12 million residents within city its metropolitan area is also the most populated with 18 million people live in area. India is the countries, with roughly 34% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across India was estimated to be 2.17 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in India at birth is 69.7 years. The population is growing with growth rate 1.1%.

1. China

With a population of about 140 billion, China is the most populated country in the Asia and World. The most populous city in the country is Shanghai with a population of 23.4 million residents within city. China is one of the world's most urbanized countries, with roughly 60.6% of its total population living in urban areas.

the total fertility rate across China is estimated to be 1.5 children born per woman. The overall life expectancy in China at birth is 76.5 years. China's population growth rate is only 0.59%. China's national population density is (137/km2).