No matter how hard mankind 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.

10. Japan (126.9 million)

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 the lowest rate of infant death, the country's population is still rapidly becoming obsolete, in connection with which the population is being promoted to encourage the birth rate.

9. Russia (146.7 million)

FROM The country with the largest area, however, is not the first in terms of population. On the this moment for 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.

8. Bangladesh (160.9 million)

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%). With a sufficiently large number of residents, Bangladesh, in contrast to the same Japan, is a rather poor country, one of the poorest in Asia. At the moment, it is still a developing country, despite internal efforts and external assistance.

7. Nigeria (186.9 million)

Nigeria is the most populatedAfrican country, located on the territory of almost 1 million square kilometers. 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.

6. Pakistan (194.8 million)

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. The highest density naturally prevails in the capital of the country - Karachi.

5. Brazil (205.7 million)

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 quite high. More than 90% of the population can put their signature instead of a cross.

4. Indonesia (260.5 million)

Indonesia is the most populated island nation in South-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 country's population is relatively young. average age a little less than three decades. At the same time, there are about three hundred different peoples on the territory.

3. USA (325 million)

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.

2. India (1.29 billion)

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 the 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.

1. China (1.37 billion)

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 country's government 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.

The top 10 countries by population include powers from all over the world. The leaders in this rating are known to many citizens, but interesting facts about them are related to the number of people and are not always known. About these states in question in this material.

Permanent leaders

At the time of 2018, China is the leader among 10 countries in terms of population. The indicator of the number of people in this state reached a billion and almost 388 million, which set the bar for a new record. On the territory of the state, 56 peoples are registered with their customs, heritage and linguistic features. The largest cities are Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong - nine and seven million people respectively.

India is in second place, only 46 million behind. A high birth rate of children was recorded in the center and in the east of the country. More than two thirds of the citizens live in rural areas. Mumbai is the largest city with 13.6 million, followed by Delhi with almost 12 million.

The next two places

Continues the TOP-10 countries by the number of the United States, which close the top three. Here, the number of people falls sharply to 327 million compared to the states on the steps above. The first people settled the territory of this state about ten thousand years ago. These were Indian tribes. After the Europeans discovered the mainland overseas under the new name of America, people began to move here for permanent life. The greatest increase was recorded in the twentieth century. Now the country is inhabited by representatives of four races, distinguished by external features.

The fourth place among 10 countries by population is occupied by Indonesia, where 264.3 million people are recorded. The main problem of the country is that people are concentrating on the island of Java, and this is only seven percent of the entire territory. According to the latest data, more than half of the population lives there. That is why the judgment that on a square 124 people live in a kilometer of the country, is not true.

Continuation of the rating

In the list of 10 countries by population, Pakistan closes the top five. Almost 210 million were recorded here in 2018, with most of them living in the Indus Valley. Only a third of the total number of people is concentrated in cities, the rest huddle in the countryside.

Brazil deserved the sixth position, where the population is only one and a half million behind. The territory of this country is 5.7% of the total land on Earth. People live mainly in cities, according to the latest data, 86% of citizens.

In seventh place is Nigeria, where 192 million people live. According to forecasts, by 2050 it will enter the top five, because there is a constant positive growth. It is incredibly difficult to understand the ethnic composition of this state, because more than two hundred nationalities are represented in it, which led to the emergence of 527 different languages.

Completion of the list

Bangladesh is ranked eighth in the ranking of 10 countries by population. The areas of all states are different, but in this case the smallest area is presented for this indicator. Total 144 thousand square kilometers accommodates almost 161 million people. Of these, 90 percent are ethnic Bengalis.

The largest country in terms of area in the world - Russia - ranks only ninth in terms of the number of citizens. The number of people reaches the level of 146 million, but the distribution of the area is very uneven. About 80 percent prefer to live in the European part of the state, while the rest are spread over the vast expanses of huge districts.

Japan closes the list with 126.7 million people. The country's population is shrinking natural causes. 89 percent of citizens live in cities.

Land accounts for 29.2% of the planet's surface. This entire area is occupied by about two hundred countries. Half of the land area of ​​the Earth is divided among themselves by the ten largest states, and in two countries - China and India, more than 35% of the total population of the planet lives.

The largest countries in the world by area

We present you with a list and short description ten largest countries in the world in ascending order of area.

10. Algiers

The area of ​​the country is 2,381,741 km². The state is located in the northern part, the capital is the city of Algiers. The bulk of the population are Arabs. Berbers, the oldest African ethnic group, inhabit the foothills of the Atlas and a significant part of the Sahara regions. Most of the people are Muslim. Algeria is adjacent to the territory of six countries and the lands of Western Sahara. Neighbors are Mali, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger. The northern part goes to the Mediterranean Sea. In Algeria, there is a unique Ink Lake, the ink from which is used to make ink and pen paste.

9. Kazakhstan

The area of ​​the country is 2,724,902 km². Kazakhstan is located in Asia, the capital is the city of Astana. The ethnic composition is represented by Kazakhs, Russians, Uzbeks, Tatars, Ukrainians. Representatives of other nationalities are few in number. Kazakhstan washes the Caspian and, which are inland. Neighboring states include Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is in Kazakhstan that the world's largest cosmodrome "Baikonur" is located.

8. Argentina

3. PRC

The largest Asian state, with an area of ​​9,597,000 km². Beijing is cultural center and the capital of China. 56 nationalities live on the territory of the country, the population is distributed unevenly. China is washed by 4 seas of the Pacific Ocean. It borders on fourteen states, including Russia. Shanghai and Beijing are the largest cities in the world in terms of population density. The country is rich in architectural and natural attractions. Tourists are recommended to visit the Great Chinese wall, Temple of Heaven and Ancient city Pingyao.

2. Canada

The area of ​​Canada is 9,984,670 km². The capital is the city of Ottawa. The state is located in North America. The population is represented by Anglo-Canadians, French-Canadians and small ethnic groups. The shores of the country are washed by the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. In the south and northwest (with Alaska), Canada is adjacent to the United States. Their land border is the longest in the world. Most of the lands that fall on and mountainous areas are not developed by man. Natural complexes border on large cities. The population of the country is doing everything possible to preserve it in its original form. Canada has many national parks. are the natural wealth of the country. To famous monuments Nature includes the Montmorency Falls, the Bay of Fundy, the Rocky Mountains and Slave Lake.

1. Russia

Russia, with an area of ​​about 17,100,000 km², is undeniably the largest country on earth. There are more than one hundred and sixty nationalities living in the Russian Federation. 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The land border of Russia extends over 22,000 km. It neighbors fourteen states, including China, North Korea, Norway and Finland. The country is unique in every way. Due to its great length, nature is striking in its diversity. AT different corners you can see glaciers and alpine meadows. The territory of the Russian Federation is covered with a dense river network and countless lakes. Each region has its own unique natural monuments: Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, the Valley of Geysers, the Lena Pillars, the Putorana Plateau, etc.

Largest countries in the world by population

If we take into account the population as of 2018, then the list of the largest countries on the planet will look like this:

1. China - more than 1.39 billion people;
2. India - more than 1.35 billion people;
3. USA - more than 325 million people;
4. Indonesia - more than 267 million people;
5. Pakistan - more than 211 million people;
6. Brazil - more than 209 million people;
7. Nigeria - more than 196 million people;
8. Bangladesh - more than 166 million people;
9. Russia - more than 146 million people;
10. Japan - more than 126 million people.

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Largest countries by population- not just the personification of amazing human resources, we are talking about unique places on our planet that combine many different cultures, worldviews and even languages. Imagine that over 2000 people live in the territory of one state. different nationalities. Marvelous? What do you think, how many people can fit on one square meter of land? In countries like Pakistan, people are like subways. And in China, until recently, the birth of a second child in the family was fined and deprived of benefits. Let's look at even more interesting facts about the densely populated states of our planet.

10 largest countries in the world by population in 2017

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Japan is the embodiment of a nanotechnological breakthrough, a combination of ancient traditions and unique customs in the person of one state. Opens the ranking with the largest population countries with an indicator of 127 million people. Not so long ago, Japan was next to Mexico in terms of the number of citizens. Now the population growth is growing rapidly. Speaking of interesting facts it should be noted that in Japan they live quite cultured people who really don't know how to swear.

Russia is an amazing power, admiring the diversity of the animal, flora and social structure. On the territory of the Russian Federation live the most beautiful girls on the planet. It is one of the most powerful countries in terms of weapons.

Speaking about the most densely populated cities, the following settlements should be distinguished:

• St. Petersburg;
• Moscow;
• Nizhny Novgorod.

Despite the huge potential, unlimited opportunities for the development of various sectors of the economy as a whole, in the territory Russian Federation the birth rate is falling.

Bangladesh is a unique state that was previously part of Pakistan. Everything changed in 1971, when the country of 163 million people gained independence. Nowadays, citizens even have their own Bengali language. Unfortunately, despite the large population, the country is among the young and poor countries on our planet. Locals make money by collecting tea leaves, sugar cane and fish. Many citizens survive only thanks to the presence of the Bay of Bengal.

Nigeria is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of population and one of the most developed countries in Africa. About 187 million citizens live in Nigeria. The vast majority are young people. It is worth adding that the salary in the country is higher than in all other states of the continent. This fact is due to the presence of oil deposits. There are many in the state talented people. This is confirmed by the regular victories of the Nigerians in Olympic Games. You may be interested in seeing the best records in athletics. Nigeria also excels in the field of cinema and other creative industries.

Pakistan is a densely populated state that was formerly part of India. Currently, there are almost 193 million people here. Given the not too large territory in this place, most tourists will be crowded. However, Pakistan cannot be attributed to favorable places for recreation, not only because of the population density, but also for another reason. The fact is that the state borders on countries such as Afghanistan and Iran. At the same time, there is a strict order. You can't enter the country with your head uncovered. There are severe penalties for such an offense.

Brazil - noisy festivals, masquerades, passion and hot parties, this is a unique country located in South America. At the same time, there are about 209 million carnival lovers in the state. And imagine that every year the number is rapidly increasing. And the locals speak more than 175 languages. It is worth saying that the country is developing quite quickly, due to the presence of various fossil resources. The country is divided into 26 states, which, in turn, are divided into districts. The most interesting in terms of entertainment is Rio de Janeiro.

Indonesia continues the ranking of the most populous countries with a population of 260 million people. For the most part, the inhabitants profess the Muslim religion. Therefore, before you decide to go to this state, you must definitely familiarize yourself with the customs and traditions of the locals. Otherwise, on good relationship not worth counting. There are big cities. For example, about ten million people live in Jakarta. Even in some rural settlements, there are colossal figures in terms of the number of citizens.

The United States of America is another giant, both in terms of size, numbers, and economic development. For the most part, the territory is inhabited by emigrants. Most of the people are in California and also in Texas. In total, there are 324 million people. The standard of living in America is really good. Not many people are concerned about finding money. Most Americans have a completely different mentality. People tend to find work for pleasure, not for a large fee.