Total Population by Country 2024

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Not surprisingly, the largest countries in the world in terms of population are China and India, with both countries now having populations of well over a billion. The United States comes in third with just under 325 million residents. The BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), generally regarded as the four major emerging economies expected to dominate in the 21st century, are all in the top ten most populous countries, indicating how important the sheer size of their populations are to their economic expansion.

However, a number of countries considered by the International Monetary Fund to be developing countries (that is, having not achieved a high degree of industrialization relative to their populations, and where the population typically has a medium to low standard of living) also have sizeable populations, including Nigeria (over 190 million), Bangladesh (almost 165 million) and Mexico (around 129 million), demonstrating that the issues affecting developing nations span multiple continents.

It is notable that a number of the largest economies in the world have smaller populations, particularly in Europe. The United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy are all among the top ten largest economies and all have populations of under 100 million. Their numbers range from 82 million (Germany) to just under 60 million (Italy).

Furthermore, several extremely small countries, such as Monaco, Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands - all with fewer than a million residents - play a much larger role in the financial world than their population numbers would suggest. In contrast, Canada, which is also a major economic player and one of the largest countries in the world by landmass, has a relatively small population for its size, with around 36.5 million residents.

Total Population by Country 2024

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Agriculture60Articles about the production of food and other goods, including farming and fishing
Crime/Safety40Articles about crime rates, law enforcement, and public safety
Culture249Articles about shared celebrations, languages and customs
Economics158Articles about economic activity, including trade, finance, and development
Education21Articles about the education system of a country, including primary, secondary, and higher education
Environment68Articles about the environment
Facts/Trivia95Facts and trivia about countries
Flags22Articles about the flags and national symbols of a country
Geography109Articles about the physical features and environmental characteristics of a country or region
Health102Articles about public health, healthcare systems, and disease prevention and treatment
History40Articles about the past events and developments of a country or region
Infrastructure/Energy59Articles about the transportation, communication, and energy systems of a country or region
Law65Articles about legal systems, including civil and criminal law, international law, and human rights
Manufacturing/Mining47Articles about country manufacturing and mining
Military28Articles about the military forces and defense policies of a country or region
Politics/Government133Articles about the governance of a country or organization, including decision-making, policy formulation, and implementation
Population105Articles about the demographic characteristics of a country, including size, composition, and distribution of its inhabitants
Sports27Articles about country sports
Tech/Business74Articles about the technology and business environment of a country, including innovation, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness
Travel30Articles about the ease, safety, and attractiveness of visiting a country for tourism or other purposes

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  1. World Population Prospects (2022 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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