In 2025, India and China stand as the world's most populous nations, boasting populations of 1,457.44 million and 1,417.73 million respectively.

The United States follows with a significant population of 346.37 million. Indonesia and Pakistan also have large populations, with 284.62 million and 274.07 million inhabitants.

Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Russia, and Ethiopia complete the list of the ten most populous countries, each exceeding 130 million people.

This is according to data by Statista.

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