Brazil completes the top five most populous countries with 210,147,125 people.
Urban population Brazil is 84%, rural - 16%. The famous Rio de Janeiro is home to 11 million people, Sao Paulo -19 million. These are the two largest federal centers of the country.
A feature of the Brazilian population is the fact that 50% of Brazilians are foreigners in the first or second generation. In the north of the country, there is a greater influence of immigrants from Portugal and representatives of African tribes. The more livable south and southeast are inhabited by Brazilians with German, Italian and Japanese roots.
The Republic of Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world with 266,357,297 people.
It is located in Southeast Asia, the country's territory is spread over 13 thousand islands. Many small islands don't even have a name! The most densely populated of them are Java and Madura. 58% of the population living in the country is concentrated here, and every sixth inhabitant is in Java. There are about 300 ethnic groups in the Republic, the most numerous are Javanese, Sunds, Minangkabau, Toba-Bataki and Acehs (Sumatra), Balinese (Bali).
The structure of the family of Indonesians is curious. Since there are a huge number of different ethnic groups in the country, family traditions also have fundamental differences. If an ordinary Javanese family consists of 2 parents and children, shows everyday independence and does not maintain contact with relatives, then the Balinese, on the contrary, respect close family ties. The Balinese family is a complex structure: in addition to parents, it includes families of several brothers with wives and numerous children.
In 2018, the population of the United States of America was 325,145,963 people. In terms of territory, this is the fourth state in the world, in terms of population - the third. The population of America is a mixture of various ethnic groups and races. Here they speak different languages, profess all world religions, you can talk endlessly about the diversity of nationalities of the inhabitants of the United States.
Initially, the indigenous people, the natives of the country, were Indians, of whom there were more than 3 million. In the XVI-XVII centuries, the first colonies of Europeans appeared, mainly English, Scots and Irish. Later, representatives of Sweden, France and other European countries appeared. At the same time, representatives of African Americans (Negroes) appeared as slaves.
Today, the United States is a multinational country, in which 80% of the white race, 12% of African Americans live, the share of other races (Asians, Indians, Eskimos) accounts for 5%. Every year, the US population is replenished by 0.5 million people who come in search of a better life. The USA is the most urbanized state, the share of city dwellers in the total number is 77%.
One of interesting facts is the number of Russian-speaking residents - 700 thousand people!
The trends of recent years suggest that by 2030 China may lose the lead in terms of population to India. As of July 2013, the population of this country is 1.220.800.359 people. Over the past hundred years, India's population growth has exceeded China's by 50 million!
Considering that the territory of India occupies only 2.4% of the world area, it has concentrated 17.5% of the world's population, that is, this share of such states as: the USA, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan in total. The population density of India exceeds the world average by almost 8 times!
Interesting:
The current population of India is very young: more than 50% of Indians are under 25 years of age. The birth rate in India is the highest among the countries of the world. For every thousand inhabitants, there are 22 births of children, and the death rate is no more than 6 people.
The most recent data give a figure - 1,430,075,000 people who inhabit the People's Republic of China. This number indicates that every fourth inhabitant of the planet is of Chinese origin.
Why are the Chinese the most numerous nation?
Let's start with the fact that China has more than 5,000 years of existence. The traditions of many nations value large families. But only in China, since the time of Confucius, raising many children in the family (especially boys) was elevated to a cult and was considered the main achievement and happiness for a man.
Since the coming to power of the Communist Party, this principle has received active nourishment. The party leadership staked on huge labor resources. In 1980, China escalated demographic problems, and the birth of a second and subsequent children was severely punished at the state level (a fine of more than $ 3,500).
Today, the population of the country has slowed down the rate of population growth, and the bias has begun in the other direction - it has noticeably aged. An only child cannot ensure a decent old age for his aged parents and 4 grandparents (a very limited circle of people receives pensions in China). This sad fact violates the centuries-old traditions of China.
The global population is constantly increasing, and in 2012 the total population exceeded 7 billion. Today, there are many countries with a large population, so there is a need to control unsustainable growth. Some efforts have been made in this direction, but they seem to be futile, because by 2050 the population is expected to exceed 10 billion people.
If the population of a country is very high and the financial situation is unstable, then people may face such a problem as hunger. Already today, due to the high population density, a number of countries cannot provide the people with essential goods. Pay attention to the 10 most hungry countries in the world.
So, let's look at countries where the population has already exceeded the 100 million milestone.
Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in the world with a very dense population. The number exceeds 152,518,015 people. Recently, the government has taken measures to reduce and control the birth rate. Over the past 2-3 years, this has allowed to stabilize uncontrolled growth.
The country has a total population of 166,629,000 and continues to grow. Nigeria began to be frequently mentioned in the media after the election of Barack Obama, who has ancestors from this country, to the presidency of the United States. The stability here depends on natural resources that Nigeria exports.
Currently, Pakistan is one of the countries that are being discussed in the media. Resources are becoming less and less, and the country is practically not developing. Terrorist wars are constantly breaking out in Pakistan. No wonder Pakistan is included in the ranking of the 15 most dangerous tourist destinations in the world. The population of Pakistan is 180,882,000 and continues to grow steadily today.
No one could have imagined that a small island could ever get into the TOP 10 list of the most populous countries. The population of Indonesia is 237,641,326 people, where the bulk of the population lives on one of the small islands of Indonesia.
The total US population is 314,540,000. The population has increased significantly over the past decade. The state must take appropriate measures to control population growth.
It is worth noting that India borders Pakistan and is its main competitor. The population of India is 1,210,193,422. The rate of population growth over the past 10 years is indeed alarming, even despite the vast territory of the country. Among other things, there are many places in India where people live below the poverty line.
The Indian government and the media tried to stop the growth of the population among the poor through appropriate propaganda. But giving birth to many children is a traditional phenomenon for Indians, so it is very difficult to influence this.
The total population is 1,347,350,000. We noted earlier that population growth leads to endless problems. But China proved otherwise by channeling people's energy to work. As a result, China has the fastest growing economy in the world, and is the most stable country. The country produces almost everything that is on the world market at the lowest prices.
The world's population is unevenly distributed. There are countries with highest density population, while others are sparsely populated.
Population density is an indicator that shows the number of people living per 1 sq. km. km. You can also calculate separately the population density for the city and for rural areas.
All countries, depending on the indicator of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km. km, are divided into 4 groups:
- with the lowest population density;
- with an average;
- densely populated states;
- with the highest density.
Accounting for population density helps to determine the required amount of material goods per capita.
The value of the population density indicator
The definition of population density does not take into account the seas, oceans and uninhabited areas. The population of the territory can differ not only on one continent, but also within the same country.
The following factors can influence the rate of settlement of the territory by people:
- the proximity of the sea;
- climatic conditions;
- relief of the territory;
- agriculture and crop production;
- birth rate;
- economic and industrial development.
Man has always changed his habitat frequently in order to find Better conditions for life. Due to the lack of many benefits ( transport accessibility, availability of infrastructure, drinking water), many people migrate to other states where conditions are much better.
Top 10 states with the highest population density
Countries with the highest population density are distinguished by the fact that they have a small area in which many people live.
The 10 most populated states are:
Monaco 18850 people/sq. km.
The Principality of Monaco is the most populous dwarf country located in the southern region of Europe. On the territory of only 2 sq. km. almost 38 thousand inhabitants live. Per last years the territory of the country has increased by almost 40 hectares. This was achieved by draining part of the sea zone.
Countries with the highest population density are characterized by a large number of people living in a relatively small area. Singapore 7600 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Singapore is located in the southeast of Asia and occupies about 720 sq. km. km. Almost 5.9 million people live on the territory of a small state. The government is gradually increasing the territory by draining the sea zone and reclamation.
Vatican 1910 people/sq. km.
The smallest state of the Vatican is located inside Rome and covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 0.45 square meters. km. Almost 1000 inhabitants live in a small area.
Malta 1430 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Malta is located on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. On an area of 315 sq. km. more than 475 thousand people live.
Maldives 1360 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Maldives belongs to South Asia. It has access to the Indian Ocean. Almost 402 thousand people live in the state on an area of 298 square meters. km.
Bahrain 1110 people/sq. km.
Bahrain is the smallest Arab country located in the southwest of Asia and belongs to the countries of the Persian Gulf. Territory of 765 sq. km. inhabited by more than 1.3 million inhabitants.
Bangladesh 1080 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Bangladesh, with an area of 144 thousand square meters. km. and a population of about 168 million inhabitants, is located in southern Asia.
Barbados 660 people/sq. km.
Barbados is located on an island in the Caribbean Sea. The island occupies about 430 sq. km. More than 277 thousand inhabitants live on the territory of the state.
China 640 people/sq. km.
The People's Republic of China has the largest population. On the territory of almost 9.6 million square meters. km. more than 1.38 billion people live.
Mauritius 630 people/sq. km.
Mauritius is located on an island in the Indian Ocean and belongs to East Africa. The country also includes several small islands, which have a total area of over 2000 square meters. km.
More than 1.2 million people live on the territory of the state.
Africa
Africa is the second largest country in terms of area. More than 1.1 billion people live in Africa. The population density indicator is 30.5 people/sq. km. This is due to the fact that most of the mainland belongs to deserts and semi-deserts, and people tend to live near water sources.
Residents also choose places with fertile soil for agriculture and developed industry.
Countries with the highest population density located in Africa:
| Country | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (persons) | |
| 1. Mauritius | 639 | 2040 | More than 1.2 million |
| 2. Mayotte | 560 | 374 | 256 thousand |
| 3. Rwanda | 431,5 | 26 338 | More than 11 million |
| 4. Comoros | 426,7 | 2238 | 900 thousand |
| 5. Reunion | 403,5 | 2512 | 850 thousand |
| 6 Burundi | 367 | 27 830 | More than 11 million |
| 7. Seychelles | 194 | 455 | 94 thousand |
| 8. Sao Tome and Principe | 187 | 1001 | 199 thousand |
| 9. Nigeria | 168 | 923 768 | More than 190 million |
| 10. Gambia | 159 | 10 380 | More than 2 million |
| 11. Uganda | 143,5 | 236 040 | More than 41 million |
| 12. Malawi | 134 | 118 484 | More than 18 million |
| 13. Cape Verde | 128 | 4033 | 540 thousand |
| 14. Togo | 119 | 56 785 | Nearly 8 million |
| 15. Ghana | 104 | 238 537 | 15.6 million |
| 16. Benin | 82,7 | 112 622 | More than 10 million |
| 17. Ethiopia | 82,3 | 1 104 300 | More than 102 million |
| 18. Egypt | 82 | 1 001 450 | Nearly 95 million |
| 19. Swaziland | 79 | 17 364 | More than 1.4 million |
| 20. Sierra Leone | 74,9 | 71 740 | More than 7 million |
Asia
Asia has always had the highest population density. main reason is that in such countries a lot of land is given over to rice and other crops. More than half of the world's inhabitants live in Asia. The population density on the continent is 87 people/sq. km.
short information about the largest and smallest population density in the world:
In some countries, it can be more than 1000 people, while in others there are barely 3 people / sq. m. km.
Asian states with the highest population density:
| Country | Population density (person/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (persons) |
| 1. Singapore | 6705 | 722 | More than 5.8 million |
| 2. Hong Kong | 6415 | 1104 | Nearly 7.5 million |
| 3. Bahrain | 1711 | 765 | More than 1.4 million |
| 4. Maldives | 1316 | 298 | Approximately 427 thousand |
| 5. Bangladesh | 1101 | 147 570 | More than 171 million |
| 6. Palestine | 702 | 6,2 | More than 2.1 million |
| 7. Taiwan | 641,1 | 36 178 | More than 23 million |
| 8. South Korea | 489 | 100 210 | More than 54 million |
| 9. Lebanon | 398,4 | 10 452 | More than 6 million |
| 10 India | 361,7 | 3 287 263 | More than 1.3 billion |
| 11. Philippines | 339,4 | 299 764 | More than 100 million |
| 12. Israel | 338,5 | 20 770 | Approximately 8.6 million |
| 13. Japan | 334,6 | 377 944 | More than 126 million |
| 14. Sri Lanka | 324,4 | 65 610 | More than 22 million |
| 15. Vietnam | 273,3 | 331 210 | More than 94 million |
| 16. Pakistan | 235,3 | 803 940 | More than 207 million |
| 17. North Korea | 203 | 120 540 | More than 25 million |
| 18. Nepal | 199,6 | 140 800 | Nearly 29 million |
| 19. Kuwait | 145,6 | 17 818 | About 4.5 million |
| 20. China | 139,3 | 9 596 961 | About 1.4 billion |
Europe
Europe covers an area of 10 million square meters. km, which is home to about 692 million people. The population density in Europe is 73 people/sq. km. The number of inhabitants of the continent is increasing every year. People aspire to highly developed countries to find better conditions for life.
Military conflicts in African and Islamic countries are forcing many people to migrate to Europe, which contributes to an increase in population.
Countries with the highest population density that belong to Europe:
| Country | Population density (person/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (persons) |
| 1. Monaco | 18850 | 2,02 | Nearly 38 thousand |
| 2. Gibraltar | 2895,5 | 6,5 | 32 thousand |
| 3. Malta | 1276 | 316 | 475 thousand |
| 4. Guernsey | 834,1 | 65 | 62 thousand |
| 5. Jersey | 811,7 | 116 | 100 thousand |
| 6. San Marino | 530,3 | 61 | 33 thousand |
| 7. Netherlands | 405,6 | 41 543 | More than 17 million |
| 8. Belgium | 341,6 | 30 258 | More than 11 million |
| 9. UK | 257,4 | 242 495 | More than 66 million |
| 10. Germany | 228,2 | 357 021 | Nearly 83 million |
| 11. Liechtenstein | 220,1 | 160 | 38 thousand |
| 12. Italy | 202,5 | 301 340 | More than 60 million |
| 13. Luxembourg | 194,3 | 2586 | 602 thousand |
| 14. Switzerland | 185 | 41 285 | 8.4 million |
| 15. Andorra | 181,2 | 467 | 77 thousand |
| 16. Kosovo | 167,6 | 10 908 | Nearly 2 million |
| 17. Isle of Man | 148 | 572 | 86 thousand |
| 18. Czech Republic | 129,1 | 78 866 | More than 10 million |
| 19. Denmark | 128,3 | 43 094 | 5.7 million |
| 20. Moldova | 127,5 | 33 846 | More than 3.5 million |
America
America includes the territory of the North, Central and South and the nearby islands, which cover an area of 42.5 million square meters. km. Over 937 million people live in all of America. There are 35 states on 2 continents and islands.
Higher population densities are found in Central America and the Caribbean.
Countries with the highest population density that represent North and South America:
| Country | Population density (person/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (persons) |
| 1. Barbados | 666,8 | 439 | 284 thousand |
| 2. Aruba | 589,5 | 178 | 104 thousand |
| 3. Martinique | 453 | 1128 | 380 thousand |
| 4. Puerto Rico | 445,7 | 9104 | More than 3 million |
| 5. Haiti | 350,2 | 27 750 | More than 10 million |
| 6. Grenada | 319 | 344 | 107 thousand |
| 7. Virgin Islands | 313,3 | 153 | 25 thousand |
| 8. Salvador | 307 | 21 040 | 6.4 million |
| 9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 266,3 | 389 | 109 thousand |
| 10 Jamaica | 261 | 10 991 | More than 2.7 million |
| 11. Saint Lucia | 260,5 | 616 | 178 thousand |
| 12. Antilles | 254,7 | 228 662 | 42 million |
| 13. Trinidad and Tobago | 239,3 | 5128 | 1.2 million |
| 14. Dominican Republic | 204,5 | 48 442 | More than 10 million |
| 15. Cayman Islands | 194,5 | 264 | 62 thousand |
| 16. Anguilla | 166 | 91 | 15 thousand |
| 17. Guatemala | 119 | 108 889 | More than 14 million |
| 18. Cuba | 100 | 110 860 | More than 11 million |
| 19. Costa Rica | 83 | 51 100 | 4.8 million |
| 20. Honduras | 63 | 112 090 | About 19 million |
| 21. Mexico | 62 | 1 972 550 | More than 120 million |
| 22. Ecuador | 53 | 283 560 | More than 16 million |
| 23. Panama | 44,5 | 78 200 | 3.7 million |
| 24. Nicaragua | 44 | 129 494 | Nearly 6 million |
| 25. Colombia | 39,1 | 1 141 748 | Nearly 50 million |
Australia and Oceania
Oceania is made up of many islands that are located in the Pacific Ocean. More than 12 million people live throughout the territory. The average population density in Oceania is 8 people/sq. km. Together with Australia, they occupy an area of 8.52 million square meters. km.
The population on the islands is unevenly distributed, as many of them are uninhabitable. Most are of volcanic or coral origin.
Countries and island states belonging to Oceania:
| Country | Population density (person/sq. km) | Territory area (sq. km) | Number of inhabitants (persons) |
| 1. Nauru | 466 | 21 | 11 thousand |
| 2. Marshall Islands | 373,1 | 181 | 55 thousand |
| 3. Tuvalu | 351,5 | 26 | 11 thousand |
| 4. Tonga | 141,2 | 748 | 105 thousand |
| 5. Kiribati | 124,3 | 812 | 115 thousand |
| 6. Northern Mariana Islands | 100 | 463 | 52 thousand |
| 7. Wallis and Futuna Islands | 77 | 142 | 12 thousand |
| 8. French Polynesia | 73,7 | 4167 | 285 thousand |
| 9. Samoa | 68 | 2831 | 190 thousand |
| 10. Fiji | 48,3 | 18 274 | 912 thousand |
Population density in the world's largest cities
The population of the Earth is increasing every year. Many cities on our planet are overcrowded with residents. The migration of people is associated with the development of industry and business in such cities.
Mumbai 28,850 people/sq. km.
Mumbai covers an area of 603 sq. km. and has the most large population in India (more than 12.4 million people). This number of inhabitants is connected with the fact that Mumbai has a large port and is an important economic and cultural center of the country. The city needs a lot of labor, which attracts migrants.
Kolkata 27,460 people/sq. km.
Another Indian city with an area of 205 sq. km., which attracts many people with jobs, developed industry and economy. Located in Calcutta stock Exchange. Not only Indian companies, but also many foreign companies have opened their office here.
The number of inhabitants in Calcutta is almost 4.5 million people.
Dhaka 23,000 people/sq. km.
Dhaka is the main city of Bangladesh and occupies 815 sq. km. The number of inhabitants is almost 7 million people. The city has many industrial enterprises.
Karachi 18900 people/sq. km.
Karachi is located in Pakistan and occupies 3530 sq. km. More than 23.5 million people live in the city. There are 2 large seaports in Karachi. This city is economic and financial center Pakistan. Major share country's GDP gives exactly Karachi.
Shanghai 18620 people/sq. km.
Shanghai is the first city in China in terms of population (more than 24 million people). The area of the city is 6340 sq. km. Shanghai has a large cargo port. The city is industrialized. Exists a large number of enterprises.
Lagos 18100 people/sq. km.
The port city of Lagos is located in Nigeria, where more than 13 million people live. The area of the city covers almost 1000 square meters. km. Almost 50% of Nigeria's industrial enterprises are located in Lagos. The city has a developed film industry.
Shenzhen 17100 people/sq. km.
Shenzhen belongs to China and has about 11.4 million inhabitants. The administrative center is located on the territory of 1991 square meters. km. Shenzhen is free economic zone. He attracts a lot foreign companies the price of land and inexpensive labor.
Seoul 16700 people/sq. km.
Seoul is the main city of Korea with a population of over 10 million. The city covers an area of 605 sq. km. There are many industrial enterprises in Seoul.
Taipei 15150 people/sq. km.
Taipei is located in China and occupies almost 272 sq. km. km. The number of inhabitants in the city is 2.7 million people. Taipei is the industrial center of China, which is home to a large number of enterprises.
Chennai 14300 people/sq. km.
The Indian city is inhabited by more than 4.5 million. Chennai covers an area of 181 square meters. km. The city is the automobile center of India and has a large cargo port. Also widely represented in Chennai banking, has its own stock exchange.
The most "spacious" countries in the world
States with the lowest population density usually have large areas, but due to topography and other factors, residents choose only suitable territories.
Mongolia 2 people/sq. km.
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in East Asia. State with an area of more than 1.5 million square meters. km. and a population of more than 3 million people, consists mostly of desert and mountains.
Namibia 2.6 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Namibia is located in South Africa. The country has access to the Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the territory belongs to deserts and mountains.
Australia 2.8 people/sq. km.
Australia is located on the mainland and has a large area. It also includes islands. Many of them are uninhabited. Residents prefer to live in the coastal zones of the state, since more than half of the territory belongs to deserts.
Suriname 3 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Suriname is located in South America near Guyana. Most of the country's territory is not suitable for agriculture, so the population tends to settle closer to the Atlantic Ocean.
Iceland 3.1 people/sq. km.
Iceland belongs to Northern Europe and is located on a small island in the Atlantic Ocean. About 350 thousand people live in the state. There are mountains and active volcanoes on the island.
Mauritania 3.1 people/sq. km.
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is located in West Africa. On an area of more than 1 million square meters. km. about 3.3 million people live. Due to the fact that more than half of the country's territory is desert, people settle closer to the water. The state has access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Libya 3.3 people/sq. km.
The largest area of Libya is located in North Africa. More than 90% of the territory of the state belongs to deserts, so the population occupies the remaining suitable lands.
Botswana 3.4 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Botswana is located in South Africa. In terms of area, the country occupies more than 500 thousand square meters. km, but almost 2/3 of the territory is desert and swamps. More than 2 million people live in the republic.
Canada 3.5 people/sq. km.
Canada is located in North America. More than 34 million people live in the country, but to a greater extent they are settled closer to the border with the United States. More than half of the territory has severe weather conditions and mountainous terrain, so uneven settlement over a large area.
Guyana 3.5 people/sq. km.
The Republic of Guyana is located in the northeast of South America. It has access to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Almost the entire population of the country lives in coastal areas. Despite the fact that Guyana is located in South America, its official language is English.
About 730 thousand people live in the country.
Population density outlook
Every year the number of people on Earth is increasing. This leads to the fact that previously uninhabited territories are gradually occupied by people for life. Many species of animals and plants are disappearing. People tend to move to highly developed countries in order to arrange their lives and find a decent job.
This leads to overpopulation of cities and states and the struggle for resources.
The population living in countries with the highest density is not equally settled. Most of them live in cities, and in countryside number of people per sq. km. territory is low.
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We all at least once heard about the problem of overpopulation of the planet: lack of resources, total pollution, etc. Perhaps the whole trouble is that people on our planet live unevenly, but are concentrated in certain parts of the globe, which are the territories of individual countries. At the same time, if the most populous countries of the world are actively struggling with an increase in the number of inhabitants, then in some other states, such as Russia, in the presence of a vast territory, there is a clear demographic problem, and the authorities are making efforts to increase the birth rate.
First of all, let's see who they are - the most densely populated countries peace? These include (population approximate):
- China (1.34 billion people);
- India (1.31 billion people);
- USA (326 million people);
- Indonesia (261 million people);
- Brazil (207 million people).
The remaining places in the top ten most populous states belong to Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Nigeria and Japan, but none of them has a population of two million. Let's take a closer look at those countries of the world where the largest part of the world's population lives.
The People's Republic of China is the absolute record holder in terms of population. State authorities have previously actively fought against the current demographic situation: there was a law according to which a family should not have several children, otherwise it would lose all benefits, benefits and other state support, and even have to pay a fine. And since it is quite difficult to live in the most populated country in the world, people try not to lose those social bonuses that they are ready to provide state structures. This explains why such a policy has paid off: by 2016, the annual population growth was an acceptable 0.5%, and, to the delight of many families, having a second child was officially allowed.
Chinese people make up over 18% of the world's population
China is still the most populous country, but the situation in it is steadily improving. This is happening not only because everyone has suddenly stopped giving birth for the last twenty years, but also because many young people who aspire to a good life are leaving the country in search of a better place in the sun. Emigrants from China are settling all over the world: entire villages, city districts and even cities themselves, completely populated by Chinese, they can be found in the USA, Canada, Australia ... Former residents of China are also actively populating Russia: in the Far East they rent land, work, create families and have children. The Chinese state actively supports emigrants, and they, in turn, spread their culture around the world: in many cities you can find traditional Chinese lanterns, Chinese restaurants, and their medicine is rightfully recognized as the best.
India is distinguished by its positive disposition and hospitable hospitality: despite the fact that most of its cities are populated "to the eyeballs", this country is always happy to meet both temporary guests and new residents who have traveled forever. In fact, this peculiarity of culture is surprising, because India itself is perhaps the most densely populated country in the world; it recently lost first place to China. It would seem that it does not occupy the territory: being in seventh place in the world ranking, India stretches for 3.28 million square meters. kilometers.
Over 1.3 billion people live in India
The general picture of this state is unpleasant: most of the population lives below the poverty line, the caste system that has survived to this day greatly hinders the development of the country, and the number of inhabitants of more or less advanced cities greatly exceeds the allowable norm. At the same time, the Indians manage to preserve their culture and be faithful to it, because having nothing more than centuries-old traditions, people tend to follow them. In addition, they are always happy to welcome guests and are happy to acquaint tourists with all the peculiarities of culture, which arouses genuine interest among foreigners, so the flow of tourists to this country never dries up, and this is not only about the cheapness of a tour to India.
On the this moment this densely populated country is at a turning point between antiquity and the modern way of life: the caste system and age-old spiritual values are still preserved, and at the same time, the era of new technologies is coming (and it is increasingly felt in big cities). Modern India is indeed a country of contrasts, which is very attractive for foreigners and beneficial for the state itself: due to tourists, it somehow improves its economic situation.
Tourism is one of the main sources of income for the people of India.
The United States is so far the first in our list of the most populous countries in the world, which, in fact, is doing well. The population in the United States is growing not because the local population is actively giving birth, but because at all times in its history the United States has been a country of emigrants. Nothing changes in the modern world, and a huge number of immigrants from Asia, Arab countries, Russia, etc. literally “flooded” this country.
For the most part, new residents are attracted by the high standard of living of most cities in the United States: they are highly developed, megacities are teeming with high technology, and in the provincial states there is no end agriculture. With a strong desire, you can settle well there and completely arrange your life, even having arrived from a third world country penniless.
The USA has been a "country of emigrants" since its very foundation - after all, the first Americans were just immigrants from other countries
After many years, the situation looks something like this: among the inhabitants of the United States it is difficult to single out a separate nation, they are rather an amazing mixture of many peoples. Meanwhile, the flow of new immigrants does not dry up: every year the country's population grows larger and larger, and now more than three hundred million people live there. Many people are chasing a big dream, hoping to fulfill it in the United States, while in the country itself, the situation is already approaching population explosion. The authorities of the country strive and do everything possible so that the standard of living of the population does not fall.
The competent policy of the authorities allows the United States to remain one of the prosperous populous countries
Speaking of Indonesia, the first thing that comes to mind is the many picturesque islands under the hot Asian sun. It is hard to believe that more than 260 million people live on the islands of this state, because they total area– only 1.9 million sq. kilometers, which is negligible for such a population.
Indonesia is another state that, despite demographic problems, is a stronghold of tourism.
Indonesians cordially welcome guests from other countries, of which there are plenty: many want to get acquainted with the amazing nature of the country, its unique flora and fauna (due to the hot climate, you can find many unusual plants and animals here), admire the views.
This is not to say that the standard of living in Indonesia is really bad: according to statistics, people here live better than in most other countries in Asia. It is safe to say that the Indonesian economy is on the way of its development, and despite the problems, the state has a future. The authorities are trying to solve the problem of overpopulation with the help of all measures available to them: family planning campaigns are being created, the entry of emigrants into the country is limited, the population density is distributed ( more people agitate not to stay in megacities, but to disperse throughout rural areas).
Tourism is one of the backbones of the Indonesian economy and locals value their guests for the income they bring to the country.
Brazil is a holiday country, a country of football and eternal carnivals. So you would not immediately think that Brazil is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the number of its inhabitants almost reaches 201 million people. However, this does not bother anyone: apparently, the Brazilians are so busy preparing for the next carnival that they don’t notice the crowding, or maybe it’s because it really isn’t crowded there: Brazil occupies the largest territory of all the countries of South America, and resources are in abundance there.
The country's economy is still recovering after being a creditor for a long time, but the outlook is very good. Now the pace economic development are gaining momentum, and perhaps in the near future Brazil will take a strong position in the world market.
Brazil has every chance of becoming one of the most populous countries with the most high level life of the population
The most populous countries in the world have a number of problems that are not so easy to solve. For example, not all residents of these states live well, because most of them are completely below the poverty line. The general problem of overpopulation on Earth would be completely different if the inhabitants of the planet were distributed more evenly over it and consumed resources differently. This is what state authorities come to and carry out appropriate demographic policies, and in some countries the labors are paying off: the standard of living is rising.
The population of the countries of the world does not belong to constant indicators: somewhere it grows, but in selected countries falls catastrophically. There are many reasons for this - economic, political, social, pressure from other powers. As practice shows, people are constantly looking for a place to live with clean air, developed infrastructure, and social guarantees. Natural growth and decline also affect - the ratio of mortality and fertility, life expectancy, and other significant factors. Previously, experts predicted that the number of people on the globe will certainly exceed critical indicators, become uncontrollable. Today's realities show that this is not entirely true.
The population in the world is generally estimated, by continents and superpowers, there are exceptions - the European Union, which unites states with different levels of economy and demography. We should not forget the migration processes activated as a result of military conflicts, as the events in Yugoslavia and Syria have shown. Moreover, the development of the economy does not always accompany an increase in the number of people living in the country, and vice versa, which is proved by the example of India or individual African countries. But first things first. Consider the largest population in the world by country, according to official statistics.
The largest countries by population
Leader in population China- there, according to sociologists, almost 1.4 billion people are concentrated.
In second place India: Indians, compared with the Chinese, are less than 40 million (1.36 billion). These are the countries with the largest population in the world, followed by other numbers - hundreds of millions or less.
The third place is rightfully occupied by USA. There are 328.8 million Americans in the world. After a developed and wealthy America, states that are not similar to each other are breaking forward. These are Indonesia (266.4 million), Brazil (212.9), Pakistan (200.7), Nigeria (196.8), Bangladesh (166.7), Russian Federation(143.3). Closes the top ten Mexico - "only" 131.8 million.
The second ten is opened by island Japan, it is inhabited by 125.7 million citizens. The next participant in the world population ranking is distant Ethiopia (106.9 million). Egypt and Vietnam are not similar in any way, except for the number of citizens living there - respectively 97 and 96.4 million people (14th and 15th place). The Congo has 84.8 million inhabitants, Iran (17th position) and Turkey (18th) have almost the same number of citizens - 81.8 and 81.1 million.
After a prosperous Germany with its 80.6 million law-abiding burghers, another decline is observed in exactly 20: 68.4 million Thais have accumulated in Thailand. Then begins the combined hodgepodge, interspersed with developed European states.
Among other players, the Netherlands (17.1 million), Belgium (81 positions, 11.5 million people) are in 68th place. In total, there are 201 states in the list in the ranking by population of the countries of the world, if viewed in descending order, including the Virgin Islands, which are under the protectorate of the United States (106.7 thousand people).
How many people live on earth
In 2017, the world population was 7.58 billion. At the same time, 148.78 were born, and 58.62 million people died. 54% of the total population lived in cities, and 46%, respectively, in towns and villages. The world population in 2018 was 7.66 billion natural increase at 79.36 million. The data is not final, because the year is not over yet.
Traditionally, the "inflow" is provided by states with a low standard of living, which are leaders in the ranking. largest countries world population - China and India. If we take statistics for long periods, it is easy to see that a smooth increase in 1960-1970 (up to 2% annually) gave way to a decline until 1980. Then there was a sharp jump (more than 2%) in the late eighties, after which the rate of increase in numbers began to decline. In 2016, the growth rate was about 1.2%, and now the number of people living on Earth is slowly but surely increasing.
TOP 10 countries with the largest population
Statistics refers to the exact sciences and allows, with minimal errors, to determine fluctuations in the number of citizens permanently residing in a given territory, to make a forecast for the future. Online counters and surveys are designed to take into account any changes as impartially as possible, but they are not without sin.
For example, the UN Secretariat estimated the population of the countries of the world in the past year at 7.528 billion people (06/01/2017), the US Census Bureau operates with an indicator of 7.444 billion (01/01/2018), the independent fund DSW (Germany) believes that as of 01.01. In 2018, there were 7.635 billion inhabitants on the planet. Which number of the 3 given to choose, everyone decides for himself.
Population of the countries of the world in descending order (table)
The population of the countries of the world in 2020 is distributed unevenly among individual states, in accordance with other factors - mortality, fertility, total life expectancy. Tracking how the population of the countries of the world has changed in 2020 is easy using the following indicators from the table (according to Wikipedia):
Japan and Mexico "fight" for the 10th place, statistical counters place them in the ranking in different ways. In total, there are about 200 hundred participants in the list. Toward the end are island states and protectorates with conditional independence. There is also the Vatican. But their participation in the growth of the population of the countries of the world for 2020 is small - fractions of a percent.
Rating forecast
According to analysts' calculations, in the future, the number of inhabitants of the largest, as well as the dwarf countries of the world, will not change on a global scale: the growth rate for 2020 is determined at about 252 million 487 thousand people. Global changes, according to the tabular characteristics of the population of the countries of the world in 2020, do not threaten any of the states.
The last serious fluctuations, according to the UN, were noted in 1970 and 1986, when the growth reached 2-2.2% per year. After the onset of 2000, demographics show a smooth decline with a small surge in 2016.
The population of European countries
Europe and the union formed in it are not going through better times: crisis, influx of refugees from other states, currency fluctuations. These factors inevitably affect the population for 2020 in the EU countries, being an indicator of political and economic processes.
Germany demonstrates enviable stability: 80.560 million citizens live in it, in 2017 there were 80.636 of them, in 2019 there will be 80.475 million. The French Republic and the British Empire have similar figures - 65.206 and 65.913 million. Last year they were at the same level (65), next year in the UK they expect an increase to 66.3 million people.
The number of Italians living in their territories remains unchanged - 59 million. Neighbors have different conditions: some are worse, some are better. It is problematic to track the population of Europe and the world according to the table, because, in view of open borders, many citizens move freely across the continent, living in one country and working in another.
Population of Russia
The Russian Federation, if you look at the population data among the countries of the world in descending order in 2020, is confidently in the top ten. According to one think tank, there will be 160,000 fewer Russians in 2020. Now there are 143.261 million. It is necessary to take into account the combination of regions with different densities, and there are enough of them in Russia (Siberia, the Urals, Far East and Far North).
Earth population density
The indicator of population density of the countries of the world does not depend on the area of the occupied territory, but indirectly affects the assessment of the situation. In close positions, there are both developed powers (Canada, the USA, Scandinavian), in which certain areas are not inhabited, and representatives of the third world with a critical standard of living. Or the microstate of Monaco, which demonstrates high density (due to the minimum area occupied by the territory).
Why is density important?
Density determines the ratio of area and population of the countries of the civilized world, as well as other states. It is not identical to the number or standard of living, but characterizes the development of infrastructure.
There are no clearly defined territories with "normalized" density. More often, a situation with an abrupt change from a metropolis to a suburb or across climatic regions is observed. In fact, this is the ratio of the number of people to the area on which they permanently live. Even in the largest countries in the world in terms of population (China and India), there are sparsely populated (mountainous) areas adjacent to densely populated ones.
Countries with the highest and lowest population densities
As in every ranking, there are leaders and outsiders. Density is not tied to quantity settlements, the number of citizens living there or the rating of the country. An example of this is the densely populated Bangladesh, an agricultural power dependent on developed countries an economy where there are no more than 5 megacities with a population of a million people.
Therefore, the list side by side with polar economic indicators players. Among the states of Europe and the world, the Principality of Monaco occupies the first place: 37.7 thousand people in an area of 2 square kilometers. In Singapore, with a population of 5 million, the density is 7,389 people per square kilometer. The Vatican, with its specific administrative division, can hardly be called a state, but it is also on the list. Steppe Mongolia is the least populated, completing the list: 2 inhabitants per unit area.
Table: population, area, density
The tabular form of estimating the population by countries of the world is accepted as illustrative and accessible for perception. Positions are distributed as follows:
There are 195 countries on the list in total. Belgium - 24 positions, after Haiti (341 inhabitants per square kilometer), Great Britain - 34 (255).
Russia population density
The Russian Federation ranks 181, behind neighboring Ukraine (100) and Belarus (126). Russia has a density of 8.56, while other Slavic states have 74 (Ukraine) and 46 (Belarus). At the same time, in terms of the territory occupied by the Russian Federation, it is far ahead of both powers.
