What Countries Have the Largest Populations in 2024?

As of 2024, India is the most populated country in the world, with a population exceeding 1.45 billion people. This marks a significant demographic shift, as India overtook China in 2022, which now has a population of approximately 1.42 billion. China’s population has been in decline since 2023, contributing to this change in rankings.

The current population figures are as follows:

1. India: 1,450,935,791
2. China: 1,419,321,278
3. United States: 345,426,571
4. Indonesia: 283,487,931
5. Pakistan: 251,269,164.

Citations:

• Statista - Countries with the Largest Population
• Wikipedia - List of Countries and Dependencies by Population
• Worldometers - Population by Country
• US Census Bureau - Population Clock