Based on the data set out in the UN projections for the population of the world
Around 8000 BC, the world's population was approximately 5 million people. For the 8000-year period up to 1 AD. it has grown to 200 million people (300 million or even 600 million according to some estimates), with a growth rate of 0.05% per year. A huge change in population occurred with the advent of the industrial revolution:
- In 1800, the world population reached one billion.
- The second billion in population was reached in just 130 years in 1930.
- The third billion was reached in less than 30 years in 1959.
- Over the next 15 years, the fourth billion will be reached in 1974.
- In just 13 years, in 1987 - the fifth billion.
During the 20th century alone, the world's population grew from 1.65 billion to 6 billion.
In 1970, the population was half what it is now. Due to declining population growth, it would take more than 200 years to double the population from today's data.
Table with population data by years and dynamics of population growth in the world by years until 2017
| Pop% | World population | Growth in % compared to the previous year | Absolute annual increase number of people | Average age of the population | Population density: number of people per 1 sq. km. | Urbanization (urban population) in % of the total population | Urban population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 515 284 153 | 1,11% | 82 620 878 | 29,9 | 58 | 54,7% | 4 110 778 369 |
| 2016 | 7 432 663 275 | 1,13% | 83 191 176 | 29,9 | 57 | 54,3% | 4 034 193 153 |
| 2015 | 7 349 472 099 | 1,18% | 83 949 411 | 30 | 57 | 53,8% | 3 957 285 013 |
| 2010 | 6 929 725 043 | 1,23% | 82 017 839 | 29 | 53 | 51,5% | 3 571 272 167 |
| 2005 | 6 519 635 850 | 1,25% | 78 602 746 | 27 | 50 | 49,1% | 3 199 013 076 |
| 2000 | 6 126 622 121 | 1,33% | 78 299 807 | 26 | 47 | 46,6% | 2 856 131 072 |
| 1995 | 5 735 123 084 | 1,55% | 85 091 077 | 25 | 44 | 44,8% | 2 568 062 984 |
| 1990 | 5 309 667 699 | 1,82% | 91 425 426 | 24 | 41 | 43% | 2 285 030 904 |
| 1985 | 4 852 540 569 | 1,79% | 82 581 621 | 23 | 37 | 41,3% | 2 003 049 795 |
| 1980 | 4 439 632 465 | 1,8% | 75 646 647 | 23 | 34 | 39,4% | 1 749 539 272 |
| 1975 | 4 061 399 228 | 1,98% | 75 782 307 | 22 | 31 | 37,8% | 1 534 721 238 |
| 1970 | 3 682 487 691 | 2,08% | 71 998 514 | 22 | 28 | 36,7% | 1 350 280 789 |
| 1965 | 3 322 495 121 | 1,94% | 60 830 259 | 23 | 21 | No data | No data |
| 1960 | 3 018 343 828 | 1,82% | 52 005 861 | 23 | 23 | 33,8% | 1 019 494 911 |
| 1955 | 2 758 314 525 | 1,78% | 46 633 043 | 23 | 21 | No data | No data |
The world population is currently (2017) growing at a rate of about 1.11% per year (up from 1.13% in 2016).
Currently, the average population growth per year is estimated at about 80 million people. The annual growth rate peaked in the late 1960s at 2% or more. The population growth rate peaked at 2.19 percent per year in 1963.
The annual growth rate is currently declining and is projected to continue declining in the coming years. Population growth is projected to be less than 1% per year by 2020 and less than 0.5% per year by 2050. This means that the world population will continue to grow in the 21st century, but at a slower pace than in the recent past.
The world population doubled (100% increase) within 40 years from 1959 (3 billion) to 1999 (6 billion). It is currently predicted that in 39 years the world's population will increase by another 50%, to 9 billion by 2038.
Forecast of the population of the Earth (all countries of the world) and demographic data for the period up to 2050:
| date | Population | Number growth a % for 1 year | Absolute growth for 1 year in the number of people | The average age of the world's population | Population density: number of people per 1 sq. km. | Percentage of urbanization | Total urban population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 758 156 792 | 1,09% | 81 736 939 | 31 | 60 | 55,9% | 4 338 014 924 |
| 2025 | 8 141 661 007 | 0,97% | 76 700 843 | 32 | 63 | 57,8% | 4 705 773 576 |
| 2030 | 8 500 766 052 | 0,87% | 71 821 009 | 33 | 65 | 59,5% | 5 058 158 460 |
| 2035 | 8 838 907 877 | 0,78% | 67 628 365 | 34 | 68 | 61% | 5 394 234 712 |
| 2040 | 9 157 233 976 | 0,71% | 63 665 220 | 35 | 70 | 62,4% | 5 715 413 029 |
| 2045 | 9 453 891 780 | 0,64% | 59 331 561 | 35 | 73 | 63,8% | 6 030 924 065 |
| 2050 | 9 725 147 994 | 0,57% | 54 251 243 | 36 | 75 | 65,2% | 6 338 611 492 |
The main stages of the growth of the world's population
10 billion (2056)
The United Nations projects a world population of 10 billion by 2056.
8 billion (2023)
The world population is expected to reach 8 billion in 2023 according to the United Nations (and in 2026 according to the US Census Bureau).
7.5 billion (2017)
The current world population is 7.5 billion as of January 2017, according to United Nations estimates.
7 billion (2011)
According to the United Nations, the world's population reached 7 billion on October 31, 2011. The US Census Bureau made a lower estimate - 7 billion was reached on March 12, 2012.
6 billion (1999)
According to the United Nations, on October 12, 1999, the world population was 6 billion. According to the US Census Bureau, this value was reached on July 22, 1999, at approximately 3:49 am GMT.
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 a list and a brief description of the 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 the cultural center and 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 advised to visit the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven and the Ancient City of 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. Notable natural monuments include 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. In different parts 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:
- China - more than 1.39 billion people;
- India - more than 1.35 billion people;
- USA - more than 325 million people;
- Indonesia - more than 267 million people;
- Pakistan - more than 211 million people;
- Brazil - more than 209 million people;
- Nigeria - more than 196 million people;
- Bangladesh - more than 166 million people;
- Russia - more than 146 million people;
- Japan - more than 126 million people.
10
- Square: 181 km 2
- Population: 53,158 people
- Density: 293.7 people/km2
- Motto:"Achievement through common effort, marshall"
- Form of government: Republic
- Capital: Majuro
The Micronesian state of the Marshall Islands is a cluster of atolls and islands located in the Pacific Ocean just north of the equator.
The Marshall Islands are named after British Captain John Marshall (also known as William Marshall), who, along with fellow Captain Thomas Gilbert, after whom the neighboring Gilbert Islands are named, explored the archipelago in 1788 while transporting prisoners to New South Wales.
The land area of the Marshall Islands is only 181.3 km 2, while the area of the territory occupied by lagoons is 11,673 km 2. The country is located on 29 atolls and 5 outlying islands, which are divided into two groups: 18 islands in the Ralik chain (translated from the Marshallese language "sunset") and 16 islands in the Ratak chain (or Radak; translated from the Marshallese language "sunrise") . Both chains are about 250 km apart and stretch from northwest to southeast for about 1200 km. The most important islands are the atolls of Kwajalein and Majuro. The largest island of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kwajalein, is also an atoll with the largest lagoon in the world.
9
- Square: 3900 km 2
- Population: 51,547 people
- Density: 13.73 people/km2
- Form of government: presidential republic
- Capital: Tskhinvali
Partially recognized state in Transcaucasia. Has no access to the sea. The issue of the international legal status of South Ossetia is controversial: the independence of the republic is recognized by four UN member states (Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru), partially recognized by Abkhazia and the unrecognized TMR, NKR, DPR and LPR.
More than 89.3% of the territory of South Ossetia is located at an altitude of 1000 meters or more above sea level. The relief is mountainous.
The highest point of the republic is Mount Halaca, 3938 m.
In the republic, only two settlements have the status of a city - Tskhinval and Kvaisa. Three settlements have the status of urban-type settlements - Dzau, Znaur and Leningor. All other settlements have the status of villages.
8
- Square: 261 km 2
- Population: 51,538 people
- Density: 164 people/km2
- Motto:"The state is above personal interests"
- Form of government: parliamentary monarchy
- Capital: Buster
Island nation in the Caribbean. Includes 2 islands - St. Christopher, aka St. Kitts (Saint Kitts, St. Kitts), and Nevis (Nevis), from the ridge of the Lesser Antilles. Both islands are of volcanic origin, mountainous. The total length of the coastline is 135 km.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest country in the Western Hemisphere, both in terms of area and population.
It is a member of the British Commonwealth, headed by the Queen of Great Britain.
The two traditional sectors of the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis are agriculture and tourism. The main agricultural crop is sugarcane (a third of cultivated land). Cotton, coconut palm, pineapples are grown on the island of Nevis. The coffee tree, bananas, peanuts, yams, and rice are also cultivated. Animal husbandry is developed - goats and sheep are bred. Fishing is also a traditional occupation. However, agricultural production provides no more than half of domestic food needs.
7
- Square: 160 km 2
- Population: 37,313 people
- Density: person/km 2
- Motto:"For God, Prince and Fatherland"
- Form of government: nominally constitutional monarchy
- Capital: Vaduz
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a dwarf state in Central Europe. Liechtenstein borders on Austria in the east and Switzerland in the west, its territory is completely surrounded by the territories of these states.
The Principality is located in the spurs of the Alps, the highest point is Mount Grauspitz (2599 m). One of the largest rivers in Western Europe, the Rhine, flows through the western part of the country.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the prince. Legislative power belongs to the prince and the landtag (parliament), executive power is vested in the government, which is elected by the landtag for its term of office and approved by the prince. The majority of the population speaks Alemannic German.
This beautiful fairy-tale country, despite its very small size, is famous for its ancient history and rich cultural heritage. Picturesque natural landscapes, magnificent medieval architecture and, of course, a fashionable ski resort are famous all over the world.
The heart of Liechtenstein and its "pearl" is the capital Vaduz. It is here that most of the sights of the country are concentrated. The hallmark of not only the city, but the entire state is the magnificent princely castle of Vaduz. A beautiful architectural structure rises on a hill and can be seen from anywhere in the city.
6
- Square: 61 km 2
- Population: 32,742 people
- Density: 520 people/km2
- Motto:"Freedom"
- Form of government: parliamentary republic
- Capital:
San Marino is located in Southern Europe, surrounded on all sides by the territory of Italy. Within its current borders, San Marino is the oldest state in Europe. The country is located on the southwestern slope of the three-headed mountain range Monte Titano (738 m above sea level), rising above the hilly plain of the foothills of the Apennines.
The legendary foundation of San Marino dates back to the beginning of the 4th century. According to legend, in 301, a member of one of the first Christian communities from the island of Rab in the Adriatic Sea (the territory of modern Croatia), the stonemason Marino and his friends found refuge in the Apennines, on the top of Mount Titano. He opened quarries in the mountain, and then, seeking solitude, he built himself a small cell on its top and retired from the world. The glory of his holy life attracted crowds of pilgrims to him, and soon a small monastery was formed near his cell. This monastery, named after its founder, St. Marin, undoubtedly existed already at the end of the 6th century and lived an independent life, not politically dependent on any of the neighbors.
San Marino has a republican form of government. The heads of state are two captain-regents appointed by the Great General Council.
Inbound tourism plays a significant role in the country's economy, up to 2 million people are involved in the tourism industry on the territory of the state annually, and more than 3 million tourists visit the country every year.
5
- Square: 2.02 km2
- Population: 30,508 people
- Density: 18 679 people/km2
- Motto:"God willing"
- Form of government: dualistic constitutional monarchy
- Capital:
A dwarf state associated with France, located in southern Europe on the coast of the Ligurian Sea near the French Cote d'Azur, 20 km northeast of Nice; on land borders with France. It is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world. The Principality is widely known for its casinos in Monte Carlo and the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco held here. The length of the coastline is 4.1 km, the length of land borders is 4.4 km. Over the past 20 years, the country's territory has increased by almost 40 hectares due to the drainage of marine areas.
The first people built their settlements on the territory of Monaco in the X century BC. e., they were the Phoenicians. Much later, the Greeks and Monoiki joined.
The history of modern Monaco begins in 1215 with the founding of a colony of the Republic of Genoa on the territory of the principality and the construction of a fortress.
According to 2014 data, the population of Monaco is 37,800 people, but it is worth noting that most of the full citizens of the state are Monegasques. They are exempt from taxes and have the right to settle in the area of the old city.
The economy of Monaco is developing mainly due to tourism, gambling, the construction of new residences, as well as through the media covering the life of the princely family.
4
- Square: 458 km 2
- Population: 21,186 people
- Density: 43 people/km2
- Form of government: presidential republic
- Capital: Ngerulmudya
An island state associated with the United States in the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean, located 800 km east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia.
Consists of 328 islands with a total area of 458 km 2, belongs to Micronesia. The Palau archipelago is the western part of the Caroline Islands. It consists of many small atolls formed on the tops of underwater volcanoes. The climate is tropical, the rainy season is from May to November.
Palau is a republic. The head of state and government is the president, elected by the population for a 4-year term (re-election for a second consecutive term is acceptable).
Parliament - bicameral State Congress, consists of the Senate (9 members elected by the population for 4 years) and the House of Delegates (16 members elected by the population for 4 years).
There are no political parties, just like there are no armed forces.
Palau's economy is based on tourism (85,000 tourists in 2007), fishing, and arts and crafts. In agriculture, coconut palm and tapioca are cultivated. Export goods - shellfish, fish, copra. Monetary unit - US dollar.
3
- Square: 26 km 2
- Population: 10,782 people
- Density: 431.00 people/km2
- Motto:"Tuvalu - for Almighty God"
- Form of government: monarchy
- Capital: funafuti
Tuvalu is a tiny state in Oceania with a population of about 11,000 people. Airplanes from Fiji arrive here 2 times a week and almost certainly, in 50 years, this state will be under water, and now there is a purposeful resettlement of local residents to other states, such as Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.
This Pacific state is located in Polynesia and until 1975 was called the Ellis Islands. The modern name translated from the Tuvalu language means "eight standing together" (meaning the eight traditionally inhabited islands of Tuvalu; the ninth - Niulakita - was settled relatively recently). The European discoverer of the islands, Alvaro Mendaña de Neira, named the archipelago the "Lagoon Islands", and in 1819 it received the name "Ellis Islands", which was used for almost the entire colonial era.
Tuvalu is a cluster of atolls and islands located in the Pacific Ocean just south of the equator. The land area of Tuvalu is only 26 km 2, while the area of the territory occupied by lagoons is more than 494 km 2. The country is located on 5 atolls (Nanumea, Nui, Nukulaelae, Nukufetau, Funafuti), 3 low-lying coral islands (Nanumanga, Niulakita, Niutao) and one atoll / reef island (Vaitupu), stretching from northwest to southeast for 595 km .
A significant part of the population of Tuvalu lives in the capital and the only city of the country, Funafuti - 47%.
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- Square: 21 km 2
- Population: 9 488 people
- Density: 473.43 people/km2
- Motto:"God's will comes first"
- Form of government: parliamentary republic
- Capital: There is no official capital; unofficial - the city of Yaren.
The Republic of Nauru is a dwarf state on the coral island of the same name in the western Pacific Ocean. The origin of the word "Nauru" is not exactly known. As now, the Nauruans in the distant past called the island "Naoero".
There is no official capital and cities on the island. The President's residence is located in Meneng District, while government offices and Parliament are located in Yaren District. The entire population of the island lives along the coast, as well as around Lake Buada.
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- Square: 0.44 km2
- Population: 842 people
- Density: 1900 people/km2
- Form of government: absolute theocratic monarchy
- Capital:
And, of course, the title of the smallest state in the world belongs to the Vatican. The Vatican is a dwarf enclave state (the smallest officially recognized state in the world) inside the territory of Rome, associated with Italy. The status of the Vatican in international law is an auxiliary sovereign territory of the Holy See, the seat of the highest spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
Foreign diplomatic missions are accredited to the Holy See, not to the Vatican City State. Foreign embassies and representations accredited to the Holy See, in view of the small territory of the Vatican, are located in Rome (including the embassy of Italy, which is thus located in its own capital.
In antiquity, the territory of the Vatican (Latin ager vaticanus) was not inhabited, since in ancient Rome this place was considered holy. Emperor Claudius held circus games at this place. In 326, after the advent of Christianity, a basilica of Constantine was erected over the supposed tomb of St. Peter, and since then this place has been inhabited.
The Vatican is a theocratic state ruled by the Holy See. The Sovereign of the Holy See, in whose hands absolute legislative, executive and judicial power is concentrated, is the Pope, who is elected by the cardinals for life. After the death or abdication of the Pope and during the conclave until the enthronement of the new Pope, his duties (with significant restrictions) are performed by the Camerlengo.
The Vatican has a non-profit planned economy. Sources of income - primarily donations from Catholics around the world. Part of the funds is tourism (sale of postage stamps, Vatican euro coins, souvenirs, fees for visiting museums). Most of the workforce (museum attendants, gardeners, janitors, and so on) are Italian citizens.
The budget of the Vatican is 310 million US dollars.
The Vatican has its own bank, better known as the Institute of Religious Affairs.
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. These states are discussed in this article.
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 declining due to natural causes. 89 percent of citizens live in cities.
Population is a numerical value that describes the number of inhabitants in the countries of the world in any period of time.
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This is one of the main indicators of demographic development. Below is a table of the population of the countries of the world in 2020.
Important Aspects
To calculate the number of people in the world, statistics are used that are provided by national institutions and international organizations under the influence of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Each year, the United Nations publishes data on the number of people on earth in a specific report.
Population values in different states are constantly changing, while UN reports are generally issued with a delay of several years, since the data need to be internationally compared after printing the data by national statistical services.
According to expert data, today the world's population is approximately 7.6 billion people. In the past century, the natural increase on earth was three times greater than in all periods before.
But over the past few decades, this value has been declining. It is worth noting that the UN predicts an increase in the world population to 11 billion people by 2088.
Top states by years
Speaking about the population of the countries of the world, it is necessary to take into account the fact that today the processes of population migration are actively taking place in the world.
Some do it because of the unstable political situation, others because of unsuitable natural conditions, someone just wants to change their country of residence.
Nevertheless, analyzing the situation in general, we can conclude that China and India are leading in terms of the number of inhabitants.
Approximately 35% of the world's population lives in these countries. The high birth rate is maintained due to the high level of development of life, stability in all spheres of society.
The next place is the United States of America. Followed by Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russian Federation. Japan closes the top ten countries.
Since many states conduct population censuses very infrequently, information is provided according to the latest updated data.
The table of world population in recent years is presented below:
| The name of the country | Population 2017-2018 | Population 2014-2016 |
| China | 1 389 672 000 | 1 374 440 000 |
| India | 1 349 271 000 | 1 283 370 000 |
| United States | 327 673 000 | 322 694 000 |
| Indonesia | 264 391 330 | 252 164 800 |
| Pakistan | 210 898 066 | 192 094 000 |
| Brazil | 209 003 892 | 205 521 000 |
| Nigeria | 192 193 402 | 173 615 000 |
| Bangladesh | 160 991 563 | 159 753 000 |
| Russia | 146 804 372 | 146 544 710 |
| Japan | 126 700 000 | 127 130 000 |
Some of the islands of Great Britain, France and New Zealand have the smallest population.
Pitcairn Islands - 49, Vatican City - 842, Tokelau - 1383, Niue - 1612, Falkland Islands - 2912, Saint Helena - 3956, Montserrat - 5154, Saint Pierre and Miquelon - 6301, Saint Barthélemy - 9417 people.
On the African continent, among the leaders in terms of population after Nigeria, one can single out Ethiopia - 90,076,012, Egypt - 89,935,000, Congo - 81,680,000, the Republic of South Africa - 51,770,560, Tanzania - 43,188,000, Sudan - 42,749,000 , Kenya - 45,010,056, Algeria - 37,100,000, Uganda - 35,620,977 people.
Closes the thirty largest countries in terms of the number of people in Africa Guinea - 10,481,000, Somalia - 9,797,000, Benin - 9,352,000 people.
By GDP per capita
Gross domestic product is the amount of goods and services produced in a particular country. This indicator is determined in dollars, since this currency is the leading one in the world.
To calculate GDP per capita, the total GDP is divided by the number of inhabitants of the country.
Today, the leading countries in terms of GDP per capita are:
| USA with a GDP of 18.1247 trillion dollars | Such a large amount of GDP was formed thanks to the national monetary unit of the United States - the dollar. Credit should also be given to organizations such as Microsoft and Google. Each year, the state's gross domestic product increases by about 2.2%. GDP per person in America is $55,000 |
| China has a GDP level of $11.2119 trillion | China is on the list of leaders in economic development in the world. Annually, there is an increase in GDP in the country by 10%. This is well ahead of the rate of increase in this indicator in the United States. Therefore, China has every chance to take first place in the world. |
| Japan is in third place | The size of the GDP of this state is 4.2104 trillion dollars. In accordance with the statistics, there is an annual increase of 1.5%. This is realized through the production and marketing of technological goods, computers and electrical engineering. GDP per person is 39 thousand dollars |
| Germany is next with a GDP of $3413.5 trillion. | This indicator is growing due to the sale of German cars, household appliances, production equipment. The increase in GDP, on average, is 0.4% per year. The value of GDP per capita is 46 thousand dollars |
| The United Kingdom is in fifth place. | Which has a GDP level of 2853.4 trillion dollars, which made it possible for the state to overtake France |
Density
The population density index characterizes the number of citizens per 1 sq. km. km. This value is determined without taking into account water areas and uninhabited places. In addition to the overall density, this indicator is also calculated for villages and cities separately.
It should be noted that the number of people on earth is unevenly distributed. Therefore, the figures vary greatly from country to country.
According to the population density, 4 types of states can be identified:
The states of Asia, Africa and Europe stand out with the highest density, where 6 of the 7 billion inhabitants of the planet are concentrated. The territory of the state does not affect the density of people.
According to the results of statistical data, it can be concluded that seven percent of the world's territory is occupied by 70% of the total number of people on earth.The average population density is 40 million people per square kilometer. km. In certain areas, this value can be up to two thousand people per square meter. km, and on some - one person per sq. km.