If we are asked which country has the largest population in the world, till now we have always named China. But we have reached the top of this list. According to the data of the United Nation’s agency, four of the top 10 largest economies of the world are also among the top 10 countries in terms of population. Along with this, you may also find some statistics interesting. India’s population is 4 times more than America, which is home to the third largest population in the world. Our neighbors Pakistan and Bangladesh are also not far behind in this list. Let’s take a look at which country is where in this list.
India
India is number 1 in the list of top 10 most populous countries in the world in 2024. According to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 report, India’s population is estimated to be 145 crores. Ten years ago, India was second after China with a population of about 131 crores. Talking about the economy, according to the IMF, India is the fifth largest economy in the world with an estimated GDP of $ 3,937.011 billion in 2024.
China
China has moved to the second position in the list of the world’s most populous countries. According to UN estimates, its population is estimated to be 141 crores for 2024. According to UN data, India overtook China in 2023. China is currently the second largest economy in the world in terms of GDP. According to the IMF, its GDP for 2024 is expected to be $18,532.633 billion.
America
America is at number three in this list. Along with being the world’s largest economy, it also tops this list. According to the latest estimates of the United Nations, the population of USA is estimated to be 34 crores in 2024. At the same time, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook April 2024, America’s nominal GDP in 2024 is $ 28,781.083 billion.
Indonesia
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. The United Nations has estimated that the population of Indonesia is approximately 283.488 million as per the data of 2024. At present, Indonesia is the 16th largest economy in the world.
Pakistan
India’s favorite neighbor Pakistan is ranked 5th in the list of top 10 most populous countries in the world. According to the latest data, Pakistan’s population is estimated to be 251.269 million in 2024. But its condition is bad in terms of GDP. According to GDP ranking, Pakistan is not among the top economies of the world. According to the IMF’s estimate of 2023, Pakistan’s GDP was $338.237 billion.
Nigeria
According to the United Nations data for 2024, Nigeria, an African country, is the sixth most populous country in the world. According to the latest United Nations report, Nigeria’s population is estimated to be 232.679 million in 2024. The country’s nominal GDP is around $300 billion.
Brazil
Brazil is included in the list of most populous countries from the South American continent. Brazil is ranked 7th in the list of top 10 most populous countries in the world in 2024. According to the latest report, its population is estimated to be 211.999 million. At the same time, according to the IMF, Brazil, which is currently the 9th largest economy in the world, can reach the 8th position in 2024 with an estimated GDP of $ 2,331.391 billion.
Bangladesh
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024 report, Bangladesh’s population is projected to be 173.562 million in 2024. It is the 8th most populous country in the world. According to the IMF, Bangladesh’s nominal GDP for 2023 was $446.349 billion.
Russia
Russia is at number 9 in the list of top 10 most populous countries in the world in 2024. According to the latest report, the population of Russia is estimated to be 144.820 million. According to the IMF, Russia is the 11th largest economy in the world with a GDP of $1,997.03 billion for 2023.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is ranked 10th in the list of the world’s most populous countries for 2024. According to the latest data, the population of Ethiopia is 132.060 million. According to the IMF, Ethiopia’s nominal GDP in 2023 was $159.747 billion.
