Population by Country
234 countries • people • World Bank
What It Measures
Population is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
34.71M
Median
5.74M
Minimum
50
Maximum
1.42B
Countries
234
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Population
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  India | 1.42 billion |
| #2 |  China | 1.41 billion |
| #3 |  United States | 338.02 million |
| #4 |  Indonesia | 283.59 million |
| #5 |  Pakistan | 257.05 million |
| #6 |  Nigeria | 244.34 million |
| #7 |  Brazil | 221.36 million |
| #8 |  Bangladesh | 174.37 million |
| #9 |  Russia | 140.13 million |
| #10 |  Mexico | 130.74 million |
Bottom 10 — Lowest Population
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Pitcairn | 50 |
| #241 |  Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 593 |
| #242 |  Holy See | 1.0K |
| #243 |  Christmas Island | 1.7K |
| #244 |  Norfolk Island | 1.7K |
| #245 |  Niue | 1.8K |
| #246 |  Tokelau | 2.5K |
| #247 |  Svalbard and Jan Mayen | 2.6K |
| #248 |  Falkland Islands | 3.1K |
| #249 |  Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 5.1K |
Surprising Facts
China (1.41 billion) has 1.07 billion more than United States (338.02 million) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
United States (338.02 million) has 54.43 million more than Indonesia (283.59 million) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Brazil (221.36 million) has 46.99 million more than Bangladesh (174.37 million) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.