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World Population Statistics is a comprehensive dataset on population published by the United Nations (UN) and national statistical agencies. The global population reached approximately 8.16 billion in 2024, with India surpassing China as the world's most populous country. This dataset includes key indicators such as population size, population density, annual growth rate, birth rate, death rate, and life expectancy for each country, and is widely used for demographic analysis and international comparisons. Notable trends include rapid population growth in African countries and aging population decline in developed nations.
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<code>1</code>
<slug>india</slug>
<name>India</name>
<description>The world's most populous country. Surpassed China in 2023.</description>
<population>1476625576</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>2</code>
<slug>china</slug>
<name>China</name>
<description>The world's second most populous country. Experiencing population decline.</description>
<population>1412914089</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>3</code>
<slug>united-states</slug>
<name>United States</name>
<description>The world's third most populous country. Characterized by population growth through immigration.</description>
<population>349035494</population>
<region>Northern America</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>4</code>
<slug>indonesia</slug>
<name>Indonesia</name>
<description>The most populous country in Southeast Asia.</description>
<population>287886782</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>5</code>
<slug>pakistan</slug>
<name>Pakistan</name>
<description>A South Asian country with continued rapid population growth.</description>
<population>259299791</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>6</code>
<slug>nigeria</slug>
<name>Nigeria</name>
<description>Africa's most populous country. Characterized by rapid population growth.</description>
<population>242431832</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>7</code>
<slug>brazil</slug>
<name>Brazil</name>
<description>The most populous country in South America.</description>
<population>213562666</population>
<region>Latin America</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>8</code>
<slug>bangladesh</slug>
<name>Bangladesh</name>
<description>One of the most densely populated countries in the world.</description>
<population>177818044</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>9</code>
<slug>russia</slug>
<name>Russia</name>
<description>The country with the world's largest land area. Population is declining.</description>
<population>143394458</population>
<region>Europe</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>10</code>
<slug>ethiopia</slug>
<name>Ethiopia</name>
<description>The second most populous country in Africa. Growing rapidly.</description>
<population>138902185</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>11</code>
<slug>mexico</slug>
<name>Mexico</name>
<description>The second most populous country in Latin America.</description>
<population>132997658</population>
<region>Latin America</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>12</code>
<slug>japan</slug>
<name>Japan</name>
<description>An advanced country with progressing aging and population decline.</description>
<population>122427731</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>13</code>
<slug>egypt</slug>
<name>Egypt</name>
<description>The most populous country in the Middle East and North Africa.</description>
<population>120101175</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>14</code>
<slug>philippines</slug>
<name>Philippines</name>
<description>The second most populous country in Southeast Asia.</description>
<population>117724471</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>15</code>
<slug>democratic-republic-of-the-congo</slug>
<name>DR Congo</name>
<description>A populous country in Central Africa. Growing rapidly.</description>
<population>116452162</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>16</code>
<slug>vietnam</slug>
<name>Vietnam</name>
<description>A populous country in Southeast Asia with a thriving manufacturing sector.</description>
<population>102177431</population>
<region>Asia</region>
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<item>
<code>17</code>
<slug>iran</slug>
<name>Iran</name>
<description>The second most populous country in the Middle East.</description>
<population>93168497</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>18</code>
<slug>turkey</slug>
<name>Turkey</name>
<description>A populous country spanning Europe and Asia.</description>
<population>87926082</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>19</code>
<slug>germany</slug>
<name>Germany</name>
<description>The most populous country in the European Union.</description>
<population>83644258</population>
<region>Europe</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>20</code>
<slug>tanzania</slug>
<name>Tanzania</name>
<description>A populous country in East Africa. Growing rapidly.</description>
<population>72563780</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>21</code>
<slug>thailand</slug>
<name>Thailand</name>
<description>A populous country in Southeast Asia. Aging is progressing.</description>
<population>71559614</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>22</code>
<slug>united-kingdom</slug>
<name>United Kingdom</name>
<description>The third most populous country in Europe.</description>
<population>69931528</population>
<region>Europe</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>23</code>
<slug>france</slug>
<name>France</name>
<description>One of the most populous countries in Europe.</description>
<population>66746401</population>
<region>Europe</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>24</code>
<slug>south-africa</slug>
<name>South Africa</name>
<description>A populous country in Southern Africa.</description>
<population>65453084</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>25</code>
<slug>italy</slug>
<name>Italy</name>
<description>A country with notable population decline in Europe.</description>
<population>58926166</population>
<region>Europe</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>26</code>
<slug>kenya</slug>
<name>Kenya</name>
<description>A populous country in East Africa. Growing rapidly.</description>
<population>58636412</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>27</code>
<slug>myanmar</slug>
<name>Myanmar</name>
<description>A populous country in Southeast Asia.</description>
<population>55184819</population>
<region>Asia</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>28</code>
<slug>colombia</slug>
<name>Colombia</name>
<description>The third most populous country in South America.</description>
<population>53936226</population>
<region>Latin America</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>29</code>
<slug>sudan</slug>
<name>Sudan</name>
<description>A populous country in North Africa.</description>
<population>53282719</population>
<region>Africa</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>30</code>
<slug>uganda</slug>
<name>Uganda</name>
<description>One of the countries with the highest population growth rate in Africa.</description>
<population>52761469</population>
<region>Africa</region>
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