TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The world's population continues to experience significant growth. Some countries have recorded very large populations, which certainly have a significant impact on various aspects of life such as economics, social, and politics.

According to World Population by Country, here is a list of countries with the most population in the world in 2024:

1. India

The most populous country in the world that ranks first is India. India, located in Asia, has the largest population, reaching 1.428 billion people, displacing China from the top position. The increase in population in India is due to high fertility rates and the rapid growth of the young population. This has resulted in many young couples having more than two children.

2. China

Still in Asia, the second most populous country in the world is China. With a population of 1.425 billion and an area of 9.7 million square kilometers, China has a larger area than India. Previously, China had a larger population than India, but the population is declining due to the one-child-per-family policy implemented to reduce the birth rate.

3. United States of America

The United States takes the third spot on the list of most populated countries, with a population of 339 million. While this number is much lower than the top two countries, it still makes it the third most populous country in the world. The large population makes the United States the most populous country in the Americas, with New York also known as one of the most populous cities.

4. Indonesia

The next most populous country is Indonesia. Indonesia is ranked fourth with a population of 279 million and an area of 1.9 million square kilometers. The population growth in Indonesia is quite rapid, due to the high birth rate and migration.

5. Pakistan

Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world. Currently, Pakistan's population reaches 240.3 million, with a growth of 1.98 percent compared to last year. As a country with a majority Muslim population, Pakistan is the second most populous country in the world.

6. Nigeria

The sixth position is occupied by Nigeria, with a population of 229 million in 2024 and an area of 923,000 square kilometers. Nigeria is experiencing rapid population growth, increasing by 2.41 percent per year.

7. Brazil

Brazil is the seventh most populous country in the world. Brazil's population reached 217 million, an increase from the previous year. In 2023, Brazil's population will be 216 million, which represents an increase of 0.56 percent. This is a low percentage increase.

8. Bangladesh

Bangladesh is ranked as the eighth most populous country in the world. Currently, the total population of Bangladesh reaches 174 million people living in an area of 147,000 square kilometers.

9. Russia

Russia ranks ninth on the list of the world's most populous countries, with a current population of 144 million. By 2023, Russia's population will be 144.4 million. The country's population growth is not significant, with a decrease of -0.19 percent. The decline in population is due to a reduced birth rate. In 2021, Russia was recorded as the country with the fastest rate of population decline in the world.

10. Mexico

Tenth on the list of countries with the largest population in the world is Mexico. By 2024, Mexico will have 129 million people living in an area of 1.9 million square kilometers.

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