The top 8 countries by population in 2024 are:
- India: 1,450,935,791
- China: 1,419,321,278
- United States: 345,426,571
- Indonesia: 283,487,931
- Pakistan: 252,363,571
- Turkey: Population grew by more than 12% from 2013 to 2023
- Iran: Population has steadily grown for decades, rising by nearly 50% since 1993
- Vietnam: Population grew by nearly 10% from 2013 to 2023
Organizations like the UN Population Division use data sources like censuses, surveys, and birth and death records to calculate population estimates.
The world's population distribution is changing rapidly. Countries like India and Nigeria are experiencing significant growth due to high birth rates and youthful demographics. In contrast, nations like China and Russia face challenges related to ageing populations and declining birth rates.
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