50 Most Populated Countries in the World

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1. India

Population as of 2024: 1.441 billion people 

India ranks in the first spot on our list of the 50 most populated countries in the world. Officially known as the Republic of India, the country is only the seventh largest country in the world by area. It surpassed China’s population, becoming the most populous country in the world in June 2023. According to data by the United Nations Population Fund, 68% of the country’s population lies between the ages of 15 and 64. Around 24% of the population lies in the 0-14 age bracket, while 7% are 65 or older. The country’s total fertility rate per woman is 2, and the average life expectancy of a healthy Indian is around 71 years.

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