Top 10 Most Populous Countries in the World

China: With a population of approximately 1.44 billion people, China is currently the most populous country in the world.

India: India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of around 1.38 billion people.

United States: The United States is the third most populous country in the world with a population of approximately 332 million people.

Indonesia: Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world with a population of around 276 million people.

Pakistan: Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world with a population of around 233 million people.

Brazil: Brazil is the sixth most populous country in the world with a population of around 216 million people.

Nigeria: Nigeria is the seventh most populous country in the world with a population of around 211 million people.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh is the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of around 169 million people.

Russia: Russia is the ninth most populous country in the world with a population of around 145 million people.

Mexico: Mexico is the tenth most populous country in the world with a population of around 131 million people.