The population density of the earth is 57 people per 1 square kilometer. According to statistics, the total number of people living in all countries of the world at the beginning of 2020 was 7,772,829,000 people. By the end of 2020, this figure is projected to grow by 1.2%.

Below are the states that were included in the ranking of countries with the highest population density according to the UN in 2020.

1 - Macau

Macau is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China with an area of ​​30 square kilometers. km. According to the UN, in 2020, 649,335 people live here, and the population density is 21,348 people per 1 square kilometer.

Macau Special Administrative Region of China

2 - Monaco

Second place in the ranking of countries by population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur - Monaco. The population of Monaco is only 38,964 people, and the total area of ​​the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. 19,427 people live per kilometer.

This population density is amazing. Monaco is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world. The state gained its popularity thanks to the annual holding of the famous Formula 1 racing championship on its territory. The kingdom is also famous for its gambling business and highly developed tourism sector.

The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density

3 - Singapore

Third place belongs to the business center of Asia - Singapore. Singapore has a population of 5,804,337 people. All inhabitants of this state live on 719.10 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km of area there are 8240 people.

Citizens of this financial and business center are experiencing an acute shortage of living space. The main population is concentrated in the western part of the state. The northern part of the island is covered with forests and parks, many of which are recognized as nature reserves. - one of the highest in Asia. or use within 72 hours.

4 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two special administrative centers of the People's Republic of China, along with Macau. It is located on the southern coast of China, surrounded by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea.

Hong Kong's population in 2020 is estimated at 7.50 million (104th in the world), and its density is 6,736 inhabitants. The area of ​​the state is 1104 square meters. km.

Hong Kong is the second most densely populated region of China

5 - Gibraltar

Gibraltar is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories. Its population is 33,701 people and its area is only 6 square kilometers.

The population density in 2020 is 5,617 people.

6 - Bahrain

It is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islets. The average population density of Bahrain is 2224 people. In recent years, the population of the country, called the pearl of the Arab world, has grown from 1,343,000 to 1,641,172 people.

According to statistics, 18 migrants come to Bahrain every day for permanent residence. .

7 - Vatican

Seventh place rightfully belongs to the heart of the Catholic Church - the Vatican. According to statistics, only 799 people live on the territory of the Vatican.

The Vatican is located inside the Italian Republic and serves as the residence of the Pope, so there are no permanent residents in this dwarf country. The bulk of the population is the government of the country. Not all residents even have Vatican citizenship. Only 450 people have citizenship of the mini-state.

The Vatican is one of the smallest states in the world.

More than 3 thousand people work on the territory of the Catholic monastery, but all employees are citizens of the Italian Republic. They do not live in the Vatican, but only work, so the labor force cannot be considered a population.

The Vatican has officially received the status of the smallest state on the world map. Its area does not exceed 1 square. km (total 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the population density living in this country is 1820 people per 1 sq. km.

8 – Maldives

This state is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The population density of the Maldives is 1802 people per 1 sq. m. The number of people living in the Republic of Maldives is regulated solely by the processes of birth and death.

On average, 22 babies are born and 4 people die per day in the Maldives. It is difficult for immigrants to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Maldives.

The capital of the Maldives, the city of Male, is the smallest capital in the world in terms of size and population.

9 – Malta

Malta is an island nation known for its lack of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2020, the population of this country in southern Europe is 440,432 people, and the density is 1,397 people per 1 square kilometer. According to forecasts, by the end of 2020 the growth rate of people living here will increase by 4 inhabitants per day.

10 - Sint Maarten (territory of the Netherlands)

Sint Maarten is one of the four overseas territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The state is located on the island of the same name in the Caribbean Sea, occupies about 40% of the island of St. Martin - 34 km².

The population of Sint Maarten is 42,876 according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 1,247 inhabitants per km².

11 - Bermuda

Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of ​​54 km². It is a self-governing country with its own government and its own constitution.

The largest city in Bermuda is the historic town of St. George with a population of 2,600 people.

Bermuda has the highest population of any UK Overseas Territory with a population of 60,833 and a population density of 1,158.

12 - Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in southern Asia. The People's Republic of Bangladesh is not very popular among tourists. Most of the country is covered by rivers and lakes. The population of Bangladesh at the beginning of 2020 is 163,046,161 people.

Despite the fact that the republic is developing the agricultural and industrial sectors, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. The population density in this country is 1116 people per 1 sq. km. can be found on our website.

13 – Palestine

Palestine is a state located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The region is the birthplace of Christianity and Judaism. The country's borders have changed many times. In 2020, the area of ​​Palestine is 6220 km2.

The Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank is estimated at 4.981 million, with a density of 801 people per km².

14 - Saint-Martin (French territory)

Saint Martin is one of the French overseas territories in the Caribbean, occupying part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea.

The state is home to 38,002 inhabitants, while its area is 53 km2. The population density is 717 people per square kilometer.

15 – Mayotte

Mayotte is a French overseas territory consisting of the islands of Grande Terre (also known as Maore) and Petite Terre (also known as Pamanzi) and several small islets covering an area of ​​374 km².

Mayotte's population in 2020 is 272,815, according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 712.

16 - Barbados

Barbados is an exotic republic with an abundance of attractions and interesting national flavor. This state attracts many tourists, but only a few remain in this country for permanent residence. In 2020, 287,025 people live in Barbados. The birth rate in this republic is also quite good.

On average, about 10 children are born per day, and about 7 die. From this we can conclude that the birth rate in the country is higher than the death rate. Today, the population density of this country is 668 people.

17 - Taiwan

The population as of 2020 is about 23.82 million. This makes Taiwan the 57th largest country in the world by population and the 17th most populous country in the world.

Taiwan has a geographical area of ​​36,193 square kilometers. With a population of 23,476,640, its average population density is 649 people per square kilometer.

18 – Lebanon

Lebanon or the Lebanese Republic, is a democratic republic in the Eastern Mediterranean. The population of Lebanon in 2020 is estimated at 6.83 million.

The area of ​​the state is 10,452 square kilometers, and the population density is 656/km².

19 – Mauritius

In this state, with an area of ​​2040 square meters. km there are 1,269,668 inhabitants. Density – 623 people.

20 – Aruba

Aruba is a small island located almost 1,600 km west of the Lesser Antilles and 27 km north of Venezuela.

Aruba is one of the 4 territories of the Netherlands, so its citizens are Dutch. According to UN estimates, the population of Aruba for 2020 is 106,766 people, and the density is 591/km².

Table: top 20 states by population in 2020

	State name	Population	Annual population growth
1	China	1 409 263 205	18.13%
2	India	1 389 067 986	17.87%
3	United States of America (USA)	333 119 387	4.29%
4	Indonesia	273 145 209	3.51%
5	Brazil	216 752 231	2.79%
6	Pakistan	207 932 874	2.68%
7	Nigeria	205 688 835	2.65%
8	Bangladesh	170 078 647	2.19%
9	Russia	146 576 225	1.89%
10	Mexico	135 260 455	1.74%
11	Japan	125 923 284	1.62%
12	Ethiopia	111 523 642	1.43%
13	Philippines	108 244 578	1.39%
14	Egypt	101 085 910	1.30%
15	Vietnam	98 369 303	1.27%
16	Congo, Democratic Republic	89 177 636	1.15%
17	Türkiye	85 040 542	1.09%
18	Iran	83 838 593	1.08%
19	Germany	81 458 833	1.05%
20	Thailand	69 157 602	0.89%

The top five most populated countries is completed by Brazil with a population of 210,147,125 people.

Brazil's urban population is 84%, rural - 16%. The famous Rio de Janeiro is home to 11 million people, and Sao Paulo is home to 19 million. These are the two largest federal centers in the country.

A special feature of the Brazilian population is the fact that 50% of Brazilians are first or second generation foreigners. In the north of the country there is a greater influence of immigrants from Portugal and representatives of African tribes. The more favorable south and southeast are inhabited by Brazilians with German, Italian and Japanese roots.

The Republic of Indonesia ranks fourth in the ranking of the most populous countries in the world with a population of 266,357,297 people.

It is located in Southeast Asia, the country's territory spreads over 13 thousand islands. Many small islands don't even have names! The most populous of them are Java and Madura. 58% of the country's residents are concentrated here, with every sixth resident in Java. There are about 300 ethnic groups in the Republic, the largest are the Javanese, Sundas, Minangkabau, Toba-Batak and Acehnese (Sumatra Island), Balinese (Bali Island).

The structure of the Indonesian family is curious. Since the country has a huge number of different ethnic groups, family traditions have fundamental differences. If an ordinary Javanese family consists of two parents and children, shows everyday independence and does not maintain contact with relatives, then the Balinese, on the contrary, hold close family ties in high esteem. The Balinese family is a complex structure: in addition to the parents, it includes families of several brothers with wives and numerous children.

As of 2018, the population of the United States of America was 325,145,963 people. It is the fourth largest country in the world in terms of territory, and the third in terms of population. America's population is a mixture of different ethnicities and races. Various languages ​​are spoken here, all world religions are practiced, and one can talk endlessly about the diversity of nationalities of US residents.

Initially, the indigenous people, the aborigines of the country, were Indians, of whom there were more than 3 million. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the first colonies of Europeans appeared, mainly the British, Scots and Irish. Later, representatives from Sweden, France and other European countries appeared. At the same time, representatives of African Americans (blacks) appeared as slaves.

Today the United States is a multinational country, home to 80% of the white race, 12% of African Americans, and the remaining races (Asians, Indians, Eskimos) account for 5%. Every year, the US population increases by 0.5 million people who come in search of a better life. The USA is the most urbanized state, the share of city dwellers in the total population is 77%.
One of the interesting facts is the number of Russian-speaking residents - 700 thousand people!

Trends in recent years indicate that by 2030 China may lose its lead in population to India. As of July 2013, the population of this country is 1,220,800,359 people. Over the past hundred years, India's population growth has exceeded China's by 50 million people!

Considering that the territory of India occupies only 2.4% of the world's area, it concentrated 17.5% of the planet's population, that is, this share of such states as the USA, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, and Japan in total. India's population density is almost 8 times the world average!

Interesting:

The current population of India is very young: more than 50% of Indians are under 25 years of age. India's birth rate is the highest among countries in the world. For every thousand inhabitants there are 22 births of children, and the mortality rate is no more than 6 people.

The most recent data gives a figure of 1,430,075,000 people who inhabit the People's Republic of China. This number suggests that every fourth inhabitant of the planet is of Chinese origin.

Why are the Chinese the most populous nation?

Let's start with the fact that China has more than 5,000 years of existence. The traditions of many nations value large families. But only in China, since the time of Confucius, raising many children in a family (especially boys) was elevated to a cult and was considered the main achievement and happiness for a man.

Since the Communist Party came to power, this principle has received active support. The party leadership relied on enormous labor resources. In 1980, demographic problems worsened in China, and the birth of a second and subsequent children was severely punished at the state level (the fine was more than $3,500).

Today, the country's population has slowed down the rate of growth, and the imbalance has begun in the other direction - it has noticeably aged. A single child cannot provide a decent old age for his aged parents and 4 grandparents (a very limited circle of people receive pensions in China). This sad fact violates the centuries-old traditions of China.

Evgeny Marushevsky

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You might think that the most populous country in the world is China. It is not for nothing that the population of Russia’s eastern neighbor has exceeded a billion and amounted to 1.38 billion people. Surely you think the same. Or maybe this is India?

Everyone knows that China has a big problem of overpopulation, which is why it has territorial conflicts with Russia. And multimillionaire cities are at the top of the list in terms of the number of people living in them. However, few people realize that China is only the 56th most populous country in the world.

139 people live on 1 square kilometer in China.

India has an area three times smaller than China and a population of just over a billion.

India's population density is 357 people per square kilometer, making it the 19th most populous country in the world.

Statistics show that countries with the highest population density are dwarf states consisting of several cities. And the very first place among such countries is occupied by Monaco - a principality with a territory of less than 2 square kilometers. Next come:

• Singapore
• Vatican
• Bahrain
• Malta
• Maldives

Monaco

On the world map, Monaco is located between France and the Mediterranean Sea in the very south of Europe.

Due to the lack of territory, the population density here is very high. For the 36,000 residents of the country and foreigners who visit the tourist pearl annually, there are 1.95 square kilometers - that's less than 200 hectares. Of these, 40 hectares were reclaimed from the sea.

The population density of Monaco is 18,000 people per 1 square kilometer.

Monaco consists of four cities merged with each other: Monte-ville, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and the industrial center - Fontvieille.

The indigenous population of this country is the Monegasques, they constitute a minority (20%) of the 120 nationalities living here. Next come the Italians, then the French (more than 40% of the population). Other nationalities are represented by 20% of the population. The official language is French. Although there is a local dialect, which is an Italian-French mixture of languages.

According to the form of government, the country is a constitutional monarchy, power here is inherited. The prince rules together with the National Council, which consists exclusively of Monegasques.

The country does not have its own army, but there is a police force, as well as a royal guard of 65 people. In accordance with the agreement between France and Monaco, the former deals with defense issues.

The tiny state prospers at the expense of other states, offshore companies located in the country, and tourism. It is here that the starting stage of the famous Formula 1 race begins, and here is the world famous casino of Monaco, where gamblers flock to, in whose countries gambling is prohibited.

Monaco is rich in attractions. Here you can find medieval and modern architecture in combination, and it will look harmonious.

Here are:

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, Museum of Old Monaco, Prince's Museum, represented by cars, Museum of Postage Stamps and Coins and other museums.

Among the historical monuments, the following stand out: Fort Antoine, two churches and a chapel, the Palace of Justice and the Prince's Palace.

Fontvey Gardens, the Princess Grace Garden, rose gardens, a zoo and much more.

Also other popular places here are the wax museum of the princely family or the oceanographic museum. The latter was discovered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Since the country does not have its own airport, you can get to Monaco by flight to Nice or Cote d'Azur, and then take a taxi.

The country has introduced speed limits of about 50 km/h. The old town also has pedestrian areas. You can get around the city by bus or taxi. Travel by public transport will cost 1.5 euros.

Singapore

The city-state has an area of ​​719 square kilometers. It is located on 63 islands in Southeast Asia. It borders the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Population density is 7,607 people per 1 square kilometer.

Its main population is Chinese (74%), Malays (13.4%) and Indians (9%).

There are four official languages:

• English
• Tamil
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Malay

The most famous attractions are: the Chinese district of Chinatown, the Indian district, the zoo and Gardens by the Bay. You can get to Singapore by plane. Accommodation is possible in a budget hotel, fortunately there are a sufficient number of them here. And you can get to it from the airport by taxi costing from 10 Singapore dollars or take the metro for 2 dollars.

Vatican

The dwarf enclave state on the territory of Rome was founded in 1929. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, its area is only 0.4 square kilometers, the second after it is Monaco.

Population density is 2,030 people per square kilometer.

The population of the Vatican is 95% male, the total number of people living is 1,100. The official language of the Vatican is Latin. The head of the Vatican, the Pope, represents the Holy See.

On the territory of the Vatican there are palace complexes and museums (Egyptian and Pio Clementino), the residence of the Pope, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Sistine Chapel and other buildings. Since all the embassies in the Vatican do not fit, some of them, including the Italian one, are located in Italy, in the eastern part of Rome. The University of Pope Urban, the University of Thomas Aquinas and other educational institutions of the Vatican are also located there.

If you do not take into account the dwarf city-states, then the most populous country can be called Bangladesh. Next come:

• Taiwan,
• South Korea,
• Netherlands,
• Lebanon,
• India.

Mongolia can be called the most sparsely populated country in the world. There are only 2 people per 1 square kilometer.

Bangladesh

The area of ​​Bangladesh is 144,000 square kilometers.

The population density is 1,099 people per square kilometer.

The state is located in South Asia. The total number of people living in the country is 142 million. Bangladesh was formed in 1970. Borders with India and Myanmar. The official languages ​​in the country are English and Bengali.

The rich fauna and flora are the main attraction of this country. 150 species of reptiles, 250 mammals and 750 birds.

Among the country's attractions are:

Sundarbans National Park, Madhupur and other reserves,

architectural structures: Ahsan-Manzil Palace, Dhakeshwari Temple, mausoleums and mosques.

There is also a replica of the famous Taj Mahal in Bangladesh.

You can get to Bangladesh by plane with a transfer, since there are no direct transfers from Russia.

Taiwan

The Republic of China is not yet recognized by everyone; it is officially considered a province of China. The country's area is 36,178 square kilometers with a population of 23 million people.

The population density is 622 people per square kilometer.

The official language is Beijing Chinese. 20% of the country's territory is under state protection: nature reserves, reserves and much more. 400 species of butterflies, more than 3,000 species of fish, a large number of mammals and other animals attract tourists. There is also the opportunity to relax in the mountains.

You can get to Taiwan via Hong Kong to Kaohsiung International Airport. Rail travel is especially popular within the country.

No matter how hard humanity tries to plague itself with wars, diseases and other interesting activities, the total number of people living on planet Earth is rapidly increasing. Next, consider rating 10 most populated countries in the world.

10. Japan (126.9 million)

Japan - a A Asian island nation spread over 6,852 islands. The number of islands is, of course, impressive, but in size they occupy a little more than 350 thousand sq. km. It is precisely because of its small territory that Japan has to be at the peak of technological innovation throughout the planet - small territories contribute to invention. The standard of living of the Japanese relative to the rest of the world is considered quite high. There are 126.9 million people living in 47 prefectures. Despite one of the highest life expectancies in the world and the lowest level of infant mortality, the country's population is still rapidly aging, and therefore the population is being promoted to encourage fertility.

9. Russia (146.7 million)

WITH The country with the largest territory, however, is not the first in terms of population. At the moment, 17 million sq. km. Only 146.7 million people live in Russia. Quite a strange attitude, but historically established. Open spaces are just about Russia. You can move around the territory for quite a long time without meeting a single person. At the same time, Russia is considered the most populated country in Europe. The main places where the population gathers are large cities like the two capitals, Nizhny Novgorod or Kazan. Approximately 80% of the country's population is Russian, with the remaining 20% ​​representing more than two hundred ethnic groups.

8. Bangladesh (160.9 million)

Bangladesh is one of the most populated countries on the planet, whilewith a very small area. Almost 160 million people fit on 150 thousand km². In terms of ethnicity, the country does not indulge in diversity and almost the entire population belongs to Bengalis (about 98%). With a fairly large number of residents, Bangladesh, in contrast to Japan, is a rather poor country, one of the poorest in Asia. At the moment it is still a developing country, despite internal efforts and external assistance.

7. Nigeria (186.9 million)

Nigeria is the most populousan African country located on an area of ​​almost 1 million sq. km. Its population, at last count, is about 187 million people. All of them live in 36 states and one federal territory - the capital. A country with a fairly short life expectancy - 46 years for men and a couple of years more for women. With all this, Nigeria ranks seventh in the world in terms of population. In terms of ethnic composition, the diversity is impressive - 250 aboriginal peoples, among which the largest number are noted for the Hausa, Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba. Cinema can be called the favorite activity of the country's population - Nigeria ranks second in the number of feature films produced annually and surpasses the United States in this regard.

6. Pakistan (194.8 million)

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is located in South Asia and covers an area of ​​804 thousand sq. km. And although this formation as a state arose relatively recently, the population living on these lands has a long history and currently numbers 194 million people. The country's ethnic composition is dominated by Punjabis, constituting almost half of the total population counted. The highest density naturally prevails in the capital of the country - Karachi.

5. Brazil (205.7 million)

The country of football and carnivals, Brazil is located in South America, covering an area of ​​about eight and a half million square kilometers. The latest estimates put the country's population at 205,738,481. All this is achieved with an average life expectancy of 70 years for the male population and 76 for the female population. With a quarter of all people living in the country below the poverty line, literacy in Brazil is quite high. More than 90% of the population can put their signature instead of a cross.

4. Indonesia (260.5 million)

Indonesia is the most populous island nation inSouth-East Asia. Indonesia's diverse islands cover almost 2 million square kilometers and are home to 260.5 million people. After independence was declared in 1945, the country's demographic situation began to improve every decade - over half a century, Indonesia almost tripled its human population. The country's population is quite young - the average age is just under three decades. Moreover, there are about three hundred different peoples in the territory.

3. USA (325 million)

The United States is in third place in the ranking of countries by population. Nine and a half million square kilometers are home to 325 million people. Perhaps the United States is one of the most ethnically mixed countries. Indigenous people no longer predominate in the territory; mixing comes from settlers from Europe, South America, and from a wide variety of places. If you look at the meager statistics of the ethnic component of the country, most likely in the United States there will be at least one or two representatives from each ethnic group inhabiting this planet.

2. India (1.29 billion)

The second most populous country on the planet is India.The country of sacred cows and cinematic dances, amazing spices and tea. On an area of ​​three million km², 1.29 billion people live with varying degrees of comfort. Unlike most countries in Europe or other regions, the population of India prefers the countryside, and therefore about 70% of all residents of this country live outside the city limits. Slightly more men than women live here, and the average age of an Indian is 25 years.

1. China (1.37 billion)

It's no secret that China is the most populated country in the world. At almost ten million square kilometers, which is the third largest area on the entire planet, approximately 1.37 billion people live. At one time, the country's government was forced to apply strict measures regarding fertility policy, because population growth was quite rapid. However, recently precautions have been relaxed, and some families have been allowed to have a second child. This means that China will remain in first place in the population rankings.

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