Population (Millions): Total population of the country in millions

The Population (Millions) measure represents the total number of people residing in a country, measured in millions. It provides insights into population demographics, size, and trends, offering an understanding of changes in population dynamics and their implications for social, economic, and political factors.

As of January 2020, China had the highest population, with approximately 1,395.4 million people. India followed closely in second place with a population of around 1,334.2 million. The United States ranked third, with a population of approximately 327.4 million. Seychelles, Tonga, and Liechtenstein had smaller populations of 0.1 million, 0.1 million, and 0.038 million, respectively, ranking 184th, 185th, and 186th in terms of population size.

In January 2021, China maintained its position as the country with the highest population, reaching approximately 1,397.7 million people. India remained in second place with a population of around 1,366.4 million. The United States ranked third, with a population of approximately 328.2 million. Seychelles, Tonga, and Liechtenstein had the same population as in the previous year, maintaining their ranks as 182nd, 183rd, and 184th, respectively.

Moving to January 2022, China's population increased further to approximately 1,402.1 million, solidifying its position as the most populous country. India followed with a population of around 1,380 million, and the United States ranked third with a population of approximately 330 million. Seychelles, Tonga, and Liechtenstein maintained their population sizes and ranks from the previous year.

Monitoring the Population (Millions) measure provides valuable insights into the size and trends of a country's population. It helps in understanding demographic patterns, population growth or decline, and the implications for various sectors such as healthcare, labor market, and social services. This information supports policymakers, businesses, and researchers in making informed decisions and planning for the future.

Population By Country January 2022 (Million, January 2022)

Country Million
1 China 1402.1
2 India 1380
3 United States 330
4 Indonesia 274
5 Pakistan 220.9
6 Brazil 212.6
7 Nigeria 206.1
8 Bangladesh 164.7
9 Russia 144.1
10 Mexico 128.9
11 Japan 125.8
12 Ethiopia 115
13 Philippines 109.6
14 Egypt 102.3
15 Vietnam 97.3
16 DR Congo 89.6
17 Turkey 84.3
18 Iran 84
19 Germany 83.2
20 Thailand 69.8
21 France 67.4
22 United Kingdom 67.2
23 Tanzania 59.7
24 Italy 59.6
25 South Africa 59.3
26 Myanmar 54.4
27 Kenya 53.8
28 South Korea 51.8
29 Colombia 50.9
30 Spain 47.4
31 Uganda 45.7
32 Argentina 45.4
33 Ukraine 44.1
34 Algeria 43.9
35 Sudan 43.8
36 Iraq 40.2
37 Afghanistan 38.9
38 Poland 38
38 Canada 38
39 Morocco 36.9
40 Saudi Arabia 34.8
41 Uzbekistan 34.2
42 Peru 33
43 Angola 32.9
44 Malaysia 32.4
45 Mozambique 31.3
46 Ghana 31.1
47 Yemen 29.8
48 Nepal 29.1
49 Venezuela 28.4
50 Madagascar 27.7
51 Cameroon 26.5
52 Ivory Coast 26.4
53 North Korea 25.8
54 Australia 25.7
55 Niger 24.2
56 Taiwan 23.6
57 Sri Lanka 21.9
58 Burkina Faso 20.9
59 Mali 20.3
60 Romania 19.3
61 Chile 19.1
61 Malawi 19.1
62 Kazakhstan 18.8
63 Zambia 18.4
64 Ecuador 17.6
65 Syria 17.5
66 Netherlands 17.4
67 Guatemala 16.9
68 Cambodia 16.7
68 Senegal 16.7
69 Chad 16.4
70 Somalia 15.9
71 Zimbabwe 14.9
72 Guinea 13.1
73 Rwanda 13
74 Benin 12.1
75 Burundi 11.9
76 Tunisia 11.8
77 Bolivia 11.7
78 Belgium 11.6
79 Haiti 11.4
80 Cuba 11.3
81 Dominican Republic 10.8
82 Greece 10.7
82 Czech Republic 10.7
83 Sweden 10.4
84 Portugal 10.3
85 Jordan 10.2
86 Azerbaijan 10.1
87 Honduras 9.9
87 United Arab Emirates 9.9
88 Hungary 9.7
89 Tajikistan 9.5
90 Belarus 9.4
91 Israel 9.2
92 Austria 8.9
92 Papua New Guinea 8.9
93 Switzerland 8.6
94 Togo 8.3
95 Sierra Leone 8
96 Laos 7.3
97 Paraguay 7.1
98 Bulgaria 6.9
98 Serbia 6.9
98 Libya 6.9
99 Lebanon 6.8
100 Nicaragua 6.6
100 Kyrgyzstan 6.6
101 El Salvador 6.5
102 Turkmenistan 6
103 Denmark 5.8
104 Singapore 5.7
105 Republic of the Congo 5.5
105 Finland 5.5
105 Slovakia 5.5
106 Norway 5.4
107 New Zealand 5.1
107 Costa Rica 5.1
107 Liberia 5.1
107 Oman 5.1
108 Ireland 5
109 Central African Republic 4.8
110 Mauritania 4.6
111 Panama 4.3
111 Kuwait 4.3
112 Croatia 4
113 Georgia 3.7
114 Eritrea 3.6
115 Uruguay 3.5
116 Mongolia 3.3
116 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.3
117 Armenia 3
117 Jamaica 3
118 Qatar 2.9
119 Lithuania 2.8
119 Albania 2.8
120 Moldova 2.6
121 Namibia 2.5
122 Botswana 2.4
122 Gambia 2.4
123 Gabon 2.2
124 North Macedonia 2.1
124 Lesotho 2.1
124 Slovenia 2.1
125 Guinea-Bissau 2
126 Latvia 1.9
127 Kosovo 1.8
128 Bahrain 1.7
129 Equatorial Guinea 1.4
129 Trinidad and Tobago 1.4
130 Mauritius 1.3
130 Timor-Leste 1.3
130 Estonia 1.3
131 Eswatini 1.2
131 Cyprus 1.2
132 Djibouti 1
133 Fiji 0.9
133 Comoros 0.9
134 Guyana 0.8
134 Bhutan 0.8
135 Solomon Islands 0.7
136 Luxembourg 0.6
136 Cape Verde 0.6
136 Montenegro 0.6
136 Suriname 0.6
137 Maldives 0.5
137 Malta 0.5
138 Belize 0.4
138 Iceland 0.4
138 Brunei 0.4
138 Bahamas 0.4
139 Barbados 0.3
139 Vanuatu 0.3
140 Sao Tome and Principe 0.2
140 Samoa 0.2
140 Saint Lucia 0.2
141 Kiribati 0.1
141 Dominica 0.1
141 Seychelles 0.1
141 Tonga 0.1
141 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.1
141 Micronesia 0.1
142 Liechtenstein 0.038

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