In 2022, global population touched 8 billion. As per the US Census Bureau's International Database figures, can you guess which nation has the highest population?
India
Population: 1,419,316,933
India is the most populated nation on earth in 2025 with over 1.4 billion people.
China
Population: 1,407,181,209
Can you imagine a country almost as large as India in population? Yes, it is China, rich in history and innovation, and home to more than 1.4 billion people, just a shade less than India.
United States
Population: 342,034,432
Inhabited by over 342 million people, it’s a melting pot of both people, races and ideas.
Indonesia
Population: 283,587,097
Which is the world’s most populated island nation? Indonesia, with nearly 284 million residents, spreads across thousands of islands and is known for its natural beauty.
Pakistan
Population: 257,047,044
With more than 257 million people, it’s a country of the young.
Nigeria
Population: 242,794,751
At 243 million people, it’s Africa’s most populated country.
Brazil
Population: 221,359,387
When you think of Brazil, you might picture football, the Carnival, or the Amazon rainforest? But also picture the 221 million faces of South America's most populous country.