Most Populous Country in the World By August 2023 – The latest data shows that India is the most populous country in the world with a population of approximately 142.86 crore, surpassing China. India’s population is more than China’s population by roughly 29,56311 lakh and holds the title as the most populous Country in the world.
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List of Top 10 Most Populous Country in the World:
| Ranking | Country | Population | World Share (In %) |
| 1 | India | 1,428,627,663 | 17.76 |
| 2 | China | 1,425,671,352 | 17.72 |
| 3 | United States | 339,996,563 | 4.23 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 277,534,122 | 3.45 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 240,485,658 | 2.99 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 223,804,632 | 2.78 |
| 7 | Brazil | 216,422,446 | 2.69 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 172,954,319 | 2.15 |
| 9 | Russia | 144,444,359 | 1.80 |
| 10 | Mexico | 128,455,567 | 1.60 |
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