India is now the most populated country in the world , with over 1.4 billion people. Discover the top 7 most populated countries , their population counts, and what makes them population giants. India is the most populous country in the world , with close to 1.464 billion people as of 1 July 2025. India is closely followed by China, having a population of over 1.416 billion. Only these two nations have crossed the one billion mark; the rest of the countries are below the 500 million mark. The other five countries having a total number of humans above 200 million are the United States of America, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Brazil. The Holy See (Vatican City) is the smallest ... The total population represents one overall assessment of the potential impact of the country on the world & within its region. Let us have a look at the top 10 most populated nations of the world ... Find out the latest population data of the world 's most populous countries by continent and rank. India tops the list with 1.42 billion people, followed by China with 1.41 billion.
