5 Most Populated Countries in Asia

2. China

Total Population: 1,412,175,000

Ranked 2nd, China is the second most populated country in Asia, and in the world as well. Not only that, but China is also home to the majority of the leading Asian companies like Alibaba and Tencent and is ranked as the second-largest economy in the world and the richest country in Asia in 2024.

Today, China’s population density stands at 150 people per square kilometer with a population growth rate of 0.18%. However, by 2100, China’s population is forecasted to decline significantly. According to the Pew Research Center, China will see a loss of 374 million people from its total population in the next 75 years. Despite this, the research projects that China will still remain one of the largest countries by population.