Countries with more than 100 million people
The world's largest countries are all over 100 million. citizens. The total population of the earth is growing by almost 90 million. per year. This corresponds to a country's inhabitants who are among the world's 2th largest or 16 times the Danish population, every year and still growing. It's a little scary.
Which countries have more than 100 million. people to start somewhere now?
There are "only" 13 countries that are so large that they have over 100 million inhabitants, and they and grow every day. Some of the largest countries may not be growing as much as you think in return. Most of the countries here are also incredible destinations to visit. Read on, you get the list below.
1. China - 1.409.516.397 inhabitants
China is a sovereign nation in East Asia, occupying an area of approx. 3.700.000 square feet. It is the most populous nation globally with a population of approximately 1.409.517.397 per capita. July 1, 2017. The country has fifty-six ethnic groups, the largest of which are Han Chinese (91,51% of China's population). Han Chinese are the largest ethnic group in the world, and it is more than any other group in any province except in Xinjiang and Tibet. According to the 2010 census, the population of Han Chinese grew by 66.537.177 people, while all the other fifty-five minority groups increased by 7.362.627.
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India - 2
India is a South Asian nation that had a population of over 1.339.180.127 people before July 1, 2017. It is the seventh largest nation in the world by area and the second most populous country. India saw an increase of 1,1% in 2017. According to the 2011 census report, India had a population of 1.210.193.422 citizens, which meant that the population grew by 17,64% from 2001 to 2011. India's population reached one billion in 1998, and it is expected to be the most populous nation globally in 2024. India's population growth of 1,2% was ranked on the ninety - fourth global in 2013. Over 50% of the population of India is under 15 years old.
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3. United States - 324.459.463 inhabitants
The United States is clearly on the list of the world's largest countries. The United States is a republic consisting of fifty states, five autonomous territories, and a federal district. The United States occupies an area of approx. 3,8 million square meters and has a population of 324.459.463 people. It is the third most populous nation in the world with a growth rate of 0,7%. The population of the United States quadrupled during the twentieth century from seventy million in 1900. It is the only major industrialized country where significant population growth is expected. The most populous state in the nation is California, which had an estimated population of 39.536.653 people by July 1, 2017, followed by Texas and Florida.
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Indonesia - 4 inhabitants
Indonesia is perhaps for many a surprising member of the exclusive club "the world's largest countries". Indonesia is a sovereign and transcontinental nation in Southeast Asia with various territories in Oceania. It is the largest island nation in the world, having over 13.000 islands and a population of 263.991.379 people. Indonesia is the fourteenth largest nation by size, seventh in terms of land and sea area combined and the fourth most populous nation in the world. According to the 2010 census, Indonesia had a population of over 237,6 million, with 58% of the population living in Java (the world's most populous island). The country's population density is 357 people per capita. Square kilometers, which is ranked eighty-eight globally. Indonesia has a growth rate of 1,1% and the population is expected to reach 295 million by 2030.
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5. Brazil - 209.288.278 inhabitants
Brazil is the largest nation in Latin and South America and the only country in South America on the list of the World's largest countries Brazil occupies an area of approx. 8,5 million square kilometers with a population of over 209,288,278 million people. Brazil is the fifth most populous nation and the fifth largest by area in the world. Brazil had a population of 190 million in 2008, with 59 people living per capita. Square kilometers and 83,75% of the population lived in urban areas. The first Brazilian census was conducted in 1872, and it confirmed that the nation had a population of 9.930.478. The population grew markedly from 1940 to 1970 due to low mortality. The growth rate in the 1940s was 2,4% and it rose to 3% in the 1950s. Since the 1960s, it has been declining from 3% to 0,8% in 2017. The growth rate is expected to reach -0,29% in 2050.
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The world's largest countries are not necessarily growing the fastest. This is a little surprising
Although China is the most populous nation in the world, China does not have the highest growth rate. The growth rate in China is number 159 alf all countries. India has a growth rate of 1,1%, which is number ninety globally just behind Paraguay, where the United States is number 127. Brazil's growth rate is No. 141st in the world, while Indonesia is No. 124th. The country with the highest growth rate is Oman at 8,5%, followed by Lebanon at 6,0% and Kuwait at 4,8%.
The world's largest countries: Countries with more than 100 million people
1 China 1.409.517.397
2 India 1.339.180.127
3 The United States 324.459.463
4 Indonesia 263.991.379
5 Brazil 209.288.278
6 Pakistan 197.015.955
7 Nigeria 190.886.311
8 Bangladesh 164.669.751
9 Russia 143.989.754
10 Mexico 129.163.276
11 Japan 127.484.450
12 Ethiopia 104.957.438
13 Phillipines 103.320.222
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