Introduction
Population density is a measure of the number of people living per unit area of land. The most densely populated countries and territories are Macau, Monaco, and Singapore, with population densities of over 8,000 people per square kilometer. On the other end of the spectrum, the least densely populated countries and territories are Mongolia, Greenland, and Western Sahara, with population densities of less than one person per square kilometer.
Many of the countries with the highest population densities are located in Asia, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Taiwan, and South Korea. Some African countries like Rwanda, Burundi, and Malawi also have high population densities. In contrast, many of the countries with the lowest population densities are located in Africa, such as Namibia, Botswana, and Mauritania. Australia, Canada, and Russia also have low population densities due to their vast land areas and harsh climates.
Population density can have significant implications for a country, including resource use, infrastructure development, and environmental impact. Countries with high population densities may struggle to provide adequate resources and services to their citizens, while countries with low population densities may face challenges in developing infrastructure and providing services over vast areas. Ultimately, understanding population density can provide valuable insight into a country’s demographics, economy, and social issues.
Population Density by Country
| # | Country | Population Density (2022) | Percentage Change (vs. 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macau | 21,402.71 per km² | 6.95% |
| 2 | Monaco | 18,148.5 per km² | -6.92% |
| 3 | Singapore | 8,377.05 per km² | 8.91% |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 7,134.87 per km² | 1.06% |
| 5 | Bahrain | 1,892.37 per km² | -15.57% |
| 6 | Maldives | 1,736.74 per km² | -4.16% |
| 7 | Malta | 1,672.08 per km² | 3.52% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 1,328.68 per km² | 4% |
| 9 | Sint Maarten | 1,300.65 per km² | 3.21% |
| 10 | Bermuda | 1,186.46 per km² | 0.32% |
| 11 | Vatican City | 1,177.27 per km² | % |
| 12 | Guernsey | 1,008.64 per km² | % |
| 13 | Jersey | 931.68 per km² | % |
| 14 | Palestine | 892.23 per km² | 9.11% |
| 15 | Taiwan | 660.92 per km² | % |
| 16 | Barbados | 655.8 per km² | -1.99% |
| 17 | Saint Martin | 641.54 per km² | -18.25% |
| 18 | Mauritius | 640.67 per km² | 2.72% |
| 19 | Nauru | 639 per km² | 17.53% |
| 20 | Aruba | 590.43 per km² | -0.85% |
| 21 | Rwanda | 571.33 per km² | 6.16% |
| 22 | San Marino | 560.7 per km² | -1.08% |
| 23 | South Korea | 530.57 per km² | -0.01% |
| 24 | Lebanon | 523.36 per km² | -20.91% |
| 25 | Netherlands | 523.26 per km² | 0.49% |
| 26 | Burundi | 515.52 per km² | 8.03% |
| 27 | India | 480.5 per km² | 2.52% |
| 28 | Comoros | 457.86 per km² | -4.09% |
| 29 | Curaçao | 432.61 per km² | 26.05% |
| 30 | Haiti | 425.43 per km² | 1.58% |
| 31 | Israel | 423.96 per km² | -2.02% |
| 32 | Philippines | 393.53 per km² | 5.67% |
| 33 | Belgium | 385.94 per km² | 0.85% |
| 34 | Tuvalu | 379.87 per km² | % |
| 35 | Grenada | 371.13 per km² | 11.65% |
| 36 | Puerto Rico | 367.57 per km² | -0.09% |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | 353.92 per km² | -1.17% |
| 38 | Japan | 338.26 per km² | -1.9% |
| 39 | Guam | 320.28 per km² | 1.61% |
| 40 | Vietnam | 315.41 per km² | -0.38% |
| 41 | Pakistan | 311.96 per km² | 6.8% |
| 42 | El Salvador | 307.19 per km² | -2.36% |
| 43 | Trinidad and Tobago | 299.21 per km² | 9.36% |
| 44 | Saint Lucia | 295.49 per km² | -2.25% |
| 45 | Cayman Islands | 288.79 per km² | 4.22% |
| 46 | United States Virgin Islands | 284.58 per km² | -5.92% |
| 47 | United Kingdom | 279.99 per km² | 0.61% |
| 48 | The Gambia | 274.03 per km² | 11.53% |
| 49 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 265.89 per km² | -6.8% |
| 50 | Jamaica | 260.9 per km² | -4.99% |
| 51 | Luxembourg | 254.33 per km² | -3.3% |
| 52 | Liechtenstein | 247.4 per km² | 3.47% |
| 53 | Nigeria | 245.73 per km² | 5.87% |
| 54 | Uganda | 242.28 per km² | 3.1% |
| 55 | Kuwait | 241.87 per km² | -0.42% |
| 56 | Germany | 238.4 per km² | 0.21% |
| 57 | Qatar | 236.41 per km² | -7.29% |
| 58 | Dominican Republic | 234.59 per km² | 3.48% |
| 59 | Seychelles | 234.04 per km² | 8.5% |
| 60 | Marshall Islands | 233.31 per km² | -29.56% |
| 61 | Switzerland | 222.61 per km² | 1.14% |
| 62 | Malawi | 222.02 per km² | 6.54% |
| 63 | North Korea | 217.26 per km² | 1.05% |
| 64 | Nepal | 215.53 per km² | 4.12% |
| 65 | Antigua and Barbuda | 214.31 per km² | -4.5% |
| 66 | British Virgin Islands | 210.25 per km² | 3.67% |
| 67 | Italy | 199.08 per km² | 0.34% |
| 68 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 183.67 per km² | -10.8% |
| 69 | Anguilla | 174.71 per km² | % |
| 70 | Andorra | 170.4 per km² | 3.52% |
| 71 | Guatemala | 168.83 per km² | 5.72% |
| 72 | Togo | 166.46 per km² | 6.77% |
| 73 | Kiribati | 164.83 per km² | % |
| 74 | Federated States of Micronesia | 164.61 per km² | -0.9% |
| 75 | People's Republic of China | 151.27 per km² | 0.91% |
| 76 | Ghana | 149.97 per km² | 7.51% |
| 77 | Tonga | 149.68 per km² | % |
| 78 | Isle of Man | 148.61 per km² | -0.79% |
| 79 | Cape Verde | 148.45 per km² | % |
| 80 | Indonesia | 147.82 per km² | 0.42% |
| 81 | Denmark | 147.77 per km² | 0.94% |
| 82 | Thailand | 140.54 per km² | 2.66% |
| 83 | Cyprus | 136.38 per km² | 3.63% |
| 84 | Czech Republic | 135.95 per km² | -1.91% |
| 85 | Poland | 134.02 per km² | 8.61% |
| 86 | United Arab Emirates | 134 per km² | -4.76% |
| 87 | Jordan | 127.68 per km² | 10.35% |
| 88 | Syria | 126.49 per km² | 27.13% |
| 89 | Azerbaijan | 125.99 per km² | 2.68% |
| 90 | Sierra Leone | 121.79 per km² | 7.97% |
| 91 | Benin | 121.61 per km² | 10.15% |
| 92 | France | 118.26 per km² | -4.09% |
| 93 | Slovakia | 118.18 per km² | 4.31% |
| 94 | Egypt | 113.23 per km² | 8.15% |
| 95 | Ethiopia | 112.11 per km² | 7.39% |
| 96 | Portugal | 111.87 per km² | -0.47% |
| 97 | Hungary | 111.29 per km² | 4.6% |
| 98 | Turkey | 109.52 per km² | -0.89% |
| 99 | Austria | 108.57 per km² | 0.06% |
| 100 | Northern Mariana Islands | 108.25 per km² | -14.02% |
| 101 | Cuba | 107.85 per km² | -1.06% |
| 102 | Slovenia | 105.27 per km² | 0.64% |
| 103 | Iraq | 104.82 per km² | 10.45% |
| 104 | Moldova | 104.48 per km² | 16.61% |
| 105 | Malaysia | 104.42 per km² | 4.63% |
| 106 | Albania | 103.37 per km² | 0.75% |
| 107 | Costa Rica | 102.08 per km² | 1.47% |
| 108 | Armenia | 97.58 per km² | -6.44% |
| 109 | Dominica | 97.39 per km² | 1.24% |
| 110 | Kenya | 96.81 per km² | 0.22% |
| 111 | Cambodia | 95.99 per km² | -0.01% |
| 112 | Spain | 95.12 per km² | 0.44% |
| 113 | Honduras | 94.68 per km² | 5.32% |
| 114 | Senegal | 92.26 per km² | 3.31% |
| 115 | East Timor | 91.5 per km² | 1.22% |
| 116 | Ivory Coast | 90.8 per km² | 6.7% |
| 117 | Romania | 86.46 per km² | 4.04% |
| 118 | Brunei | 85.87 per km² | 2.47% |
| 119 | Burkina Faso | 84.98 per km² | 8.12% |
| 120 | Morocco | 84.79 per km² | 1.3% |
| 121 | Myanmar | 83.62 per km² | -0.45% |
| 122 | Republic of Macedonia | 82.7 per km² | 0.98% |
| 123 | Serbia | 81.74 per km² | 4.39% |
| 124 | Samoa | 81.18 per km² | % |
| 125 | Greece | 80.23 per km² | -2.99% |
| 126 | Tunisia | 80.19 per km² | 4.41% |
| 127 | Uzbekistan | 79.8 per km² | 0.63% |
| 128 | Lesotho | 76.76 per km² | 7.96% |
| 129 | Guinea-Bissau | 76.49 per km² | 6.68% |
| 130 | Tanzania | 76.13 per km² | 9.7% |
| 131 | Ireland | 73.41 per km² | 0.56% |
| 132 | Ecuador | 73.24 per km² | 1.72% |
| 133 | Tajikistan | 73.09 per km² | 4.12% |
| 134 | Croatia | 71.63 per km² | 3.96% |
| 135 | Eswatini | 70.4 per km² | 3.23% |
| 136 | Mexico | 66.08 per km² | -1.37% |
| 137 | Yemen | 65.25 per km² | 12.89% |
| 138 | Afghanistan | 64.76 per km² | 6.16% |
| 139 | Ukraine | 63.42 per km² | -16.11% |
| 140 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 62.71 per km² | -1.55% |
| 141 | Bulgaria | 61.6 per km² | -3.14% |
| 142 | Equatorial Guinea | 61.13 per km² | 18.24% |
| 143 | Cameroon | 60.6 per km² | 5.21% |
| 144 | Panama | 60.23 per km² | 1.91% |
| 145 | Nicaragua | 58.55 per km² | 5.12% |
| 146 | Guinea | 57.75 per km² | 5.19% |
| 147 | Liberia | 56.25 per km² | 4.55% |
| 148 | Iran | 54.96 per km² | 5.29% |
| 149 | Georgia | 53.65 per km² | -17.33% |
| 150 | Madagascar | 52.12 per km² | 6.58% |
| 151 | Fiji | 51.25 per km² | 3.74% |
| 152 | South Africa | 49.8 per km² | 0.61% |
| 153 | Djibouti | 49.03 per km² | 13.5% |
| 154 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 48.59 per km² | 17.65% |
| 155 | Colombia | 46.94 per km² | 1.6% |
| 156 | Belarus | 46.79 per km² | 1.72% |
| 157 | Montenegro | 46.58 per km² | 1.04% |
| 158 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 45.11 per km² | 10.84% |
| 159 | Lithuania | 43.41 per km² | -2.67% |
| 160 | Mozambique | 43.11 per km² | 5.4% |
| 161 | Zimbabwe | 43.08 per km² | 10.46% |
| 162 | Montserrat | 43 per km² | % |
| 163 | The Bahamas | 41.22 per km² | 3.83% |
| 164 | Palau | 39.26 per km² | -0.61% |
| 165 | Faroe Islands | 39 per km² | 11.11% |
| 166 | United States of America | 37.17 per km² | 2.4% |
| 167 | Kyrgyzstan | 35.12 per km² | 0.63% |
| 168 | Laos | 33.08 per km² | 3.37% |
| 169 | Venezuela | 32.69 per km² | 0.58% |
| 170 | Eritrea | 30.97 per km² | -13.25% |
| 171 | Estonia | 30.94 per km² | 1.11% |
| 172 | Angola | 29.43 per km² | 8.2% |
| 173 | Latvia | 29.41 per km² | -2.94% |
| 174 | Somalia | 28.92 per km² | 10.8% |
| 175 | Zambia | 27.67 per km² | 8.51% |
| 176 | Vanuatu | 27.44 per km² | 6.36% |
| 177 | Peru | 26.84 per km² | 2.84% |
| 178 | Solomon Islands | 26.45 per km² | 4.96% |
| 179 | Chile | 26.4 per km² | 2.33% |
| 180 | Sweden | 26.06 per km² | 1.8% |
| 181 | Brazil | 25.89 per km² | 1.13% |
| 182 | Sudan | 25.75 per km² | 5.97% |
| 183 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 24.13 per km² | % |
| 184 | Papua New Guinea | 22.81 per km² | 13.48% |
| 185 | Niger | 21.48 per km² | 8.48% |
| 186 | Bhutan | 20.65 per km² | 1.23% |
| 187 | New Zealand | 19.86 per km² | 1.85% |
| 188 | Uruguay | 19.56 per km² | -1.71% |
| 189 | Algeria | 19.15 per km² | 2.41% |
| 190 | Mali | 19.09 per km² | 11.64% |
| 191 | Finland | 18.25 per km² | 0.27% |
| 192 | Belize | 18.01 per km² | 1.18% |
| 193 | Republic of the Congo | 17.88 per km² | 7.71% |
| 194 | South Sudan | 17.55 per km² | -2.5% |
| 195 | Paraguay | 17.27 per km² | -5.11% |
| 196 | Saudi Arabia | 17.19 per km² | 4.82% |
| 197 | Argentina | 16.73 per km² | 0.18% |
| 198 | New Caledonia | 16.03 per km² | 7.58% |
| 199 | Norway | 15.03 per km² | 1.55% |
| 200 | Oman | 15.01 per km² | -11.18% |
| 201 | Chad | 14.52 per km² | 8.36% |
| 202 | Turkmenistan | 13.87 per km² | 6.69% |
| 203 | Bolivia | 11.44 per km² | 4.95% |
| 204 | Gabon | 9.46 per km² | 7.5% |
| 205 | Central African Republic | 9.22 per km² | 16.71% |
| 206 | Russia | 8.82 per km² | 0.23% |
| 207 | Kazakhstan | 7.26 per km² | 3.71% |
| 208 | Botswana | 4.72 per km² | 12.38% |
| 209 | Mauritania | 4.72 per km² | 2.61% |
| 210 | Canada | 4.33 per km² | 0.7% |
| 211 | Guyana | 4.13 per km² | 3.25% |
| 212 | Suriname | 4 per km² | 5.26% |
| 213 | Libya | 3.91 per km² | -2.25% |
| 214 | Iceland | 3.72 per km² | 0.54% |
| 215 | Australia | 3.44 per km² | 4.24% |
| 216 | Namibia | 3.16 per km² | 1.94% |
| 217 | Mongolia | 2.21 per km² | 5.24% |
| 218 | Western Sahara | 2.21 per km² | % |
Most Densely Populated Countries
The ten most densely populated countries and territories are Macau, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Maldives, Malta, Bangladesh, Sint Maarten, and Bermuda. The most densely populated territory in the world is Macau, with a population density of 21,402.71 per km². Monaco follows as the second most densely populated country, with a population density of 18,148.5 per km². Singapore ranks third, with a density of 8,377.05 per km², followed by Hong Kong at fourth place with 7,134.87 per km². Bahrain is the fifth most densely populated country, with 1,892.37 per km², and Maldives is the sixth most densely populated country with a density of 1,736.74 per km². Malta is the seventh most densely populated country with a density of 1,672.08 per km², followed by Bangladesh with 1,328.68 per km². Sint Maarten ranks ninth with a population density of 1,300.65 per km². Finally, Bermuda is the tenth most densely populated country with a population density of 1,186.46 per km².
The ten most densely populated countries and territories are:
1. Macau – 21,402.71 per km²
2. Monaco – 18,148.5 per km²
3. Singapore – 8,377.05 per km²
4. Hong Kong – 7,134.87 per km²
5. Bahrain – 1,892.37 per km²
6. Maldives – 1,736.74 per km²
7. Malta – 1,672.08 per km²
8. Bangladesh – 1,328.68 per km²
9. Sint Maarten – 1,300.65 per km²
10. Bermuda – 1,186.46 per km²
Most Densely Populated Country
The most densely populated territory in the world is Macau while the most densely populated country is Monaco. Macau is a special administrative region of China with a population density of 21,402.71 people per km², located on the western side of the Pearl River Delta across from Hong Kong. Despite its small size of only 32.9 km², Macau has a population of over 680,000 people, which makes it one of the most densely populated regions in the world. The territory’s high population density is due to its limited land area and the fact that it is a popular tourist destination, which attracts a large number of visitors every year.
Monaco is known for being one of the most luxurious and glamorous places on earth, but it’s also the second smallest independent nation in the world and the most densely populated country in the world. With a population density of 18,148.5 people per square kilometer, Monaco’s area of just 2.1 km² is home to a population of approximately 39,000 people. This small but densely populated country is located on the French Riviera, and its harbor and Mediterranean coastline make it a popular tourist destination.
Countries by Density
Afghanistan
Population Density
64.76 per km²
↑ 6.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#138
39,835,428
Ranked in the World
#162
652,230 km²
Ranked in the World
#40
Population Growth Rate
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#169
Albania
Population Density
103.37 per km²
↑ 0.75%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#106
2,811,666
Ranked in the World
#64
27,400 km²
Ranked in the World
#144
Population Growth Rate
-0.93%
Ranked in the World
#5
Algeria
Population Density
19.15 per km²
↑ 2.41%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#189
44,616,626
Ranked in the World
#165
2,381,741 km²
Ranked in the World
#10
Population Growth Rate
1.73%
Ranked in the World
#150
Andorra
Population Density
170.4 per km²
↑ 3.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#70
77,354
Ranked in the World
#14
470 km²
Ranked in the World
#183
Population Growth Rate
0.12%
Ranked in the World
#39
Angola
Population Density
29.43 per km²
↑ 8.2%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#172
33,933,611
Ranked in the World
#156
1,246,700 km²
Ranked in the World
#22
Population Growth Rate
3.2%
Ranked in the World
#203
Anguilla
Population Density
174.71 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#69
90 km²
Ranked in the World
#203
Antigua and Barbuda
Population Density
214.31 per km²
↓ 4.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#65
98,728
Ranked in the World
#16
440 km²
Ranked in the World
#187
Population Growth Rate
0.81%
Ranked in the World
#93
Argentina
Population Density
16.73 per km²
↑ 0.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#197
45,808,747
Ranked in the World
#167
2,736,690 km²
Ranked in the World
#8
Population Growth Rate
0.95%
Ranked in the World
#103
Armenia
Population Density
97.58 per km²
↓ 6.44%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#108
2,968,128
Ranked in the World
#66
28,470 km²
Ranked in the World
#139
Population Growth Rate
0.17%
Ranked in the World
#42
Aruba
Population Density
590.43 per km²
↓ 0.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#20
107,195
Ranked in the World
#19
180 km²
Ranked in the World
#198
Population Growth Rate
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#60
Australia
Population Density
3.44 per km²
↑ 4.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#215
25,739,256
Ranked in the World
#144
7,692,020 km²
Ranked in the World
#6
Population Growth Rate
0.18%
Ranked in the World
#43
Austria
Population Density
108.57 per km²
↑ 0.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#99
8,956,279
Ranked in the World
#102
82,520 km²
Ranked in the World
#114
Population Growth Rate
0.44%
Ranked in the World
#65
Azerbaijan
Population Density
125.99 per km²
↑ 2.68%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#89
10,145,212
Ranked in the World
#110
82,646 km²
Ranked in the World
#113
Population Growth Rate
0.51%
Ranked in the World
#72
Bahrain
Population Density
1,892.37 per km²
↓ 15.57%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#5
1,748,295
Ranked in the World
#51
785 km²
Ranked in the World
#176
Population Growth Rate
2.71%
Ranked in the World
#190
Bahrain has the fifth highest population density in the world with 1,892.37 people per km². Bahrain is an island country located in the Persian Gulf known for its oil industry and luxury shopping malls. Despite its small size and high population density, Bahrain has a strong economy and a high standard of living.
Bangladesh
Population Density
1,328.68 per km²
↑ 4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#8
166,303,494
Ranked in the World
#191
130,170 km²
Ranked in the World
#95
Population Growth Rate
0.98%
Ranked in the World
#106
Bangladesh has the eighth highest population density in the world with 1,328.68 people per km². Bangladesh is a densely populated country located in South Asia known for its vibrant culture and textiles industry. Despite its challenges with poverty and political instability, Bangladesh has a growing economy and a rich cultural heritage.
Barbados
Population Density
655.8 per km²
↓ 1.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#16
287,708
Ranked in the World
#26
430 km²
Ranked in the World
#188
Population Growth Rate
0.12%
Ranked in the World
#40
The population density of Barbados is 655.8 people per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in North America. Barbados is a small island country located in the Caribbean, with a total land area of just 430 square kilometers. Despite its small size, it has a population of over 290,000 people, which results in its high population density.
Belarus
Population Density
46.79 per km²
↑ 1.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#156
9,340,314
Ranked in the World
#104
202,980 km²
Ranked in the World
#83
Population Growth Rate
-0.42%
Ranked in the World
#18
Belgium
Population Density
385.94 per km²
↑ 0.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#33
11,587,882
Ranked in the World
#120
30,280 km²
Ranked in the World
#138
Population Growth Rate
0.38%
Ranked in the World
#58
Belize
Population Density
18.01 per km²
↑ 1.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#192
404,915
Ranked in the World
#30
22,810 km²
Ranked in the World
#149
Population Growth Rate
1.82%
Ranked in the World
#152
Benin
Population Density
121.61 per km²
↑ 10.15%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#91
12,451,031
Ranked in the World
#124
112,760 km²
Ranked in the World
#100
Population Growth Rate
2.67%
Ranked in the World
#187
Bermuda
Population Density
1,186.46 per km²
↑ 0.32%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#10
63,867
Ranked in the World
#11
54 km²
Ranked in the World
#205
Population Growth Rate
-0.04%
Ranked in the World
#30
Bermuda has the tenth highest population density in the world with 1,186.46 people per km². Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its pink-sand beaches and subtropical climate. Despite its small size and high population density, Bermuda has a strong economy based on international business and tourism.
Bhutan
Population Density
20.65 per km²
↑ 1.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#186
779,900
Ranked in the World
#39
38,140 km²
Ranked in the World
#133
Population Growth Rate
1.07%
Ranked in the World
#112
Bolivia
Population Density
11.44 per km²
↑ 4.95%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#203
11,832,936
Ranked in the World
#121
1,083,300 km²
Ranked in the World
#27
Population Growth Rate
1.36%
Ranked in the World
#131
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population Density
62.71 per km²
↓ 1.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#140
3,263,459
Ranked in the World
#68
51,200 km²
Ranked in the World
#126
Population Growth Rate
-0.53%
Ranked in the World
#14
Botswana
Population Density
4.72 per km²
↑ 12.38%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#208
2,397,240
Ranked in the World
#59
566,730 km²
Ranked in the World
#47
Population Growth Rate
1.92%
Ranked in the World
#159
Brazil
Population Density
25.89 per km²
↑ 1.13%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#181
213,993,441
Ranked in the World
#193
8,358,140 km²
Ranked in the World
#5
Population Growth Rate
0.67%
Ranked in the World
#83
British Virgin Islands
Population Density
210.25 per km²
↑ 3.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#66
30,423
Ranked in the World
#3
150 km²
Ranked in the World
#201
Population Growth Rate
0.61%
Ranked in the World
#78
Brunei
Population Density
85.87 per km²
↑ 2.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#118
441,532
Ranked in the World
#31
5,270 km²
Ranked in the World
#167
Population Growth Rate
0.92%
Ranked in the World
#100
Bulgaria
Population Density
61.6 per km²
↓ 3.14%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#141
6,899,125
Ranked in the World
#94
108,560 km²
Ranked in the World
#102
Population Growth Rate
-0.5%
Ranked in the World
#15
Burkina Faso
Population Density
84.98 per km²
↑ 8.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#119
21,497,097
Ranked in the World
#141
273,600 km²
Ranked in the World
#73
Population Growth Rate
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#192
Burundi
Population Density
515.52 per km²
↑ 8.03%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#26
12,255,429
Ranked in the World
#123
25,680 km²
Ranked in the World
#145
Population Growth Rate
3.02%
Ranked in the World
#201
Burundi has a population density of 515.52 per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in Africa. Burundi is a landlocked country in East Africa that has been plagued by political instability and conflict for many years. Despite these challenges, the people of Burundi are known for their resilience and resourcefulness, and the country has many natural resources, including fertile soil and abundant water.
Cambodia
Population Density
95.99 per km²
↓ 0.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#111
16,946,446
Ranked in the World
#130
176,520 km²
Ranked in the World
#89
Population Growth Rate
1.35%
Ranked in the World
#129
Cameroon
Population Density
60.6 per km²
↑ 5.21%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#143
27,224,262
Ranked in the World
#147
472,710 km²
Ranked in the World
#52
Population Growth Rate
2.52%
Ranked in the World
#182
Canada
Population Density
4.33 per km²
↑ 0.7%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#210
38,246,108
Ranked in the World
#161
8,965,590 km²
Ranked in the World
#4
Population Growth Rate
0.55%
Ranked in the World
#75
Cape Verde
Population Density
148.45 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#79
Cayman Islands
Population Density
288.79 per km²
↑ 4.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#45
66,498
Ranked in the World
#12
240 km²
Ranked in the World
#196
Population Growth Rate
1.18%
Ranked in the World
#118
Central African Republic
Population Density
9.22 per km²
↑ 16.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#205
4,919,987
Ranked in the World
#77
622,980 km²
Ranked in the World
#43
Population Growth Rate
1.85%
Ranked in the World
#154
Chad
Population Density
14.52 per km²
↑ 8.36%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#201
16,914,985
Ranked in the World
#129
1,259,200 km²
Ranked in the World
#21
Population Growth Rate
2.93%
Ranked in the World
#198
Chile
Population Density
26.4 per km²
↑ 2.33%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#179
19,212,362
Ranked in the World
#138
743,532 km²
Ranked in the World
#37
Population Growth Rate
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#70
Colombia
Population Density
46.94 per km²
↑ 1.6%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#155
51,265,841
Ranked in the World
#170
1,109,500 km²
Ranked in the World
#26
Population Growth Rate
0.75%
Ranked in the World
#90
Comoros
Population Density
457.86 per km²
↓ 4.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#28
888,456
Ranked in the World
#41
1,861 km²
Ranked in the World
#171
Population Growth Rate
2.15%
Ranked in the World
#164
Costa Rica
Population Density
102.08 per km²
↑ 1.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#107
5,139,053
Ranked in the World
#80
51,060 km²
Ranked in the World
#127
Population Growth Rate
0.88%
Ranked in the World
#98
Croatia
Population Density
71.63 per km²
↑ 3.96%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#134
3,899,000
Ranked in the World
#73
55,960 km²
Ranked in the World
#124
Population Growth Rate
-3.74%
Ranked in the World
#2
Cuba
Population Density
107.85 per km²
↓ 1.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#101
11,317,498
Ranked in the World
#117
103,800 km²
Ranked in the World
#104
Population Growth Rate
-0.08%
Ranked in the World
#28
Curaçao
Population Density
432.61 per km²
↑ 26.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#29
152,369
Ranked in the World
#22
Population Growth Rate
-1.68%
Ranked in the World
#4
Cyprus
Population Density
136.38 per km²
↑ 3.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#83
1,215,588
Ranked in the World
#45
9,240 km²
Ranked in the World
#165
Population Growth Rate
0.68%
Ranked in the World
#84
Czech Republic
Population Density
135.95 per km²
↓ 1.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#84
10,703,446
Ranked in the World
#115
77,198.53 km²
Ranked in the World
#115
Population Growth Rate
0.05%
Ranked in the World
#37
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population Density
45.11 per km²
↑ 10.84%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#158
92,377,986
Ranked in the World
#183
2,267,050 km²
Ranked in the World
#11
Population Growth Rate
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#202
Denmark
Population Density
147.77 per km²
↑ 0.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#81
5,856,733
Ranked in the World
#87
40,000 km²
Ranked in the World
#131
Population Growth Rate
0.43%
Ranked in the World
#64
Djibouti
Population Density
49.03 per km²
↑ 13.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#153
1,002,197
Ranked in the World
#43
23,180 km²
Ranked in the World
#148
Population Growth Rate
1.43%
Ranked in the World
#136
Dominica
Population Density
97.39 per km²
↑ 1.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#109
72,172
Ranked in the World
#13
750 km²
Ranked in the World
#177
Population Growth Rate
0.25%
Ranked in the World
#50
Dominican Republic
Population Density
234.59 per km²
↑ 3.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#58
10,953,714
Ranked in the World
#116
48,310 km²
Ranked in the World
#128
Population Growth Rate
0.97%
Ranked in the World
#104
East Timor
Population Density
91.5 per km²
↑ 1.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#115
1,343,875
Ranked in the World
#48
14,870 km²
Ranked in the World
#157
Population Growth Rate
1.91%
Ranked in the World
#158
Ecuador
Population Density
73.24 per km²
↑ 1.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#132
17,888,474
Ranked in the World
#134
248,360 km²
Ranked in the World
#77
Population Growth Rate
1.38%
Ranked in the World
#133
Egypt
Population Density
113.23 per km²
↑ 8.15%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#94
104,258,327
Ranked in the World
#185
995,450 km²
Ranked in the World
#29
Population Growth Rate
1.86%
Ranked in the World
#155
El Salvador
Population Density
307.19 per km²
↓ 2.36%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#42
6,518,500
Ranked in the World
#89
20,720 km²
Ranked in the World
#151
Population Growth Rate
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#71
Equatorial Guinea
Population Density
61.13 per km²
↑ 18.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#142
1,449,891
Ranked in the World
#50
28,050 km²
Ranked in the World
#141
Population Growth Rate
3.29%
Ranked in the World
#204
Eritrea
Population Density
30.97 per km²
↓ 13.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#170
121,040.83 km²
Ranked in the World
#97
Population Growth Rate
0%
Ranked in the World
#33
Estonia
Population Density
30.94 per km²
↑ 1.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#171
1,329,254
Ranked in the World
#47
42,750 km²
Ranked in the World
#130
Population Growth Rate
-0.02%
Ranked in the World
#32
Eswatini
Population Density
70.4 per km²
↑ 3.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#135
1,172,369
Ranked in the World
#44
17,200 km²
Ranked in the World
#156
Population Growth Rate
1.05%
Ranked in the World
#111
Ethiopia
Population Density
112.11 per km²
↑ 7.39%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#95
117,876,226
Ranked in the World
#187
1,128,571.27 km²
Ranked in the World
#25
Population Growth Rate
2.5%
Ranked in the World
#181
Faroe Islands
Population Density
39 per km²
↑ 11.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#165
49,053
Ranked in the World
#8
1,366 km²
Ranked in the World
#172
Population Growth Rate
0.38%
Ranked in the World
#59
Federated States of Micronesia
Population Density
164.61 per km²
↓ 0.9%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#74
116,255
Ranked in the World
#21
700 km²
Ranked in the World
#179
Population Growth Rate
1.07%
Ranked in the World
#113
Fiji
Population Density
51.25 per km²
↑ 3.74%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#151
902,899
Ranked in the World
#42
18,270 km²
Ranked in the World
#154
Population Growth Rate
0.72%
Ranked in the World
#88
Finland
Population Density
18.25 per km²
↑ 0.27%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#191
5,541,696
Ranked in the World
#85
303,940 km²
Ranked in the World
#70
Population Growth Rate
0.22%
Ranked in the World
#46
France
Population Density
118.26 per km²
↓ 4.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#92
67,499,343
Ranked in the World
#178
547,557 km²
Ranked in the World
#48
Population Growth Rate
0.18%
Ranked in the World
#44
Gabon
Population Density
9.46 per km²
↑ 7.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#204
2,278,829
Ranked in the World
#58
257,670 km²
Ranked in the World
#76
Population Growth Rate
2.36%
Ranked in the World
#172
Georgia
Population Density
53.65 per km²
↓ 17.33%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#149
3,708,610
Ranked in the World
#72
69,490 km²
Ranked in the World
#119
Population Growth Rate
-0.38%
Ranked in the World
#21
Germany
Population Density
238.4 per km²
↑ 0.21%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#56
83,129,285
Ranked in the World
#180
349,390 km²
Ranked in the World
#63
Population Growth Rate
-0.04%
Ranked in the World
#31
Ghana
Population Density
149.97 per km²
↑ 7.51%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#76
31,732,128
Ranked in the World
#152
227,533 km²
Ranked in the World
#82
Population Growth Rate
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#163
Greece
Population Density
80.23 per km²
↓ 2.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#125
10,664,568
Ranked in the World
#114
128,900 km²
Ranked in the World
#96
Population Growth Rate
-0.34%
Ranked in the World
#23
Grenada
Population Density
371.13 per km²
↑ 11.65%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#35
113,015
Ranked in the World
#20
340 km²
Ranked in the World
#192
Population Growth Rate
0.44%
Ranked in the World
#66
Guam
Population Density
320.28 per km²
↑ 1.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#39
170,184
Ranked in the World
#23
540 km²
Ranked in the World
#182
Population Growth Rate
0.83%
Ranked in the World
#94
Guatemala
Population Density
168.83 per km²
↑ 5.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#71
17,109,746
Ranked in the World
#131
107,160 km²
Ranked in the World
#103
Population Growth Rate
1.48%
Ranked in the World
#138
Guernsey
Population Density
1,008.64 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#12
Guernsey has a population density of 1,008.64 per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. It is a British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. The island has a mix of traditional and modern infrastructure and has become a popular tourist destination.
Guinea
Population Density
57.75 per km²
↑ 5.19%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#146
13,497,237
Ranked in the World
#126
245,720 km²
Ranked in the World
#78
Population Growth Rate
2.74%
Ranked in the World
#191
Guinea-Bissau
Population Density
76.49 per km²
↑ 6.68%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#129
2,015,490
Ranked in the World
#54
28,120 km²
Ranked in the World
#140
Population Growth Rate
2.38%
Ranked in the World
#173
Guyana
Population Density
4.13 per km²
↑ 3.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#211
790,329
Ranked in the World
#40
196,850 km²
Ranked in the World
#85
Population Growth Rate
0.48%
Ranked in the World
#69
Haiti
Population Density
425.43 per km²
↑ 1.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#30
11,541,683
Ranked in the World
#119
27,560 km²
Ranked in the World
#143
Population Growth Rate
1.21%
Ranked in the World
#119
Honduras
Population Density
94.68 per km²
↑ 5.32%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#113
10,062,994
Ranked in the World
#109
111,890 km²
Ranked in the World
#101
Population Growth Rate
1.59%
Ranked in the World
#145
Hong Kong
Population Density
7,134.87 per km²
↑ 1.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#4
7,413,100
Ranked in the World
#98
1,050 km²
Ranked in the World
#173
Population Growth Rate
-0.91%
Ranked in the World
#6
Hong Kong has the fourth highest population density in the world with 7,134.87 people per km². Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and is known for its skyscrapers, bustling streets, and vibrant food scene. Despite its high population density, Hong Kong is a global financial center and a popular tourist destination.
Hungary
Population Density
111.29 per km²
↑ 4.6%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#97
9,709,886
Ranked in the World
#106
91,260 km²
Ranked in the World
#110
Population Growth Rate
-0.41%
Ranked in the World
#19
Iceland
Population Density
3.72 per km²
↑ 0.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#214
372,295
Ranked in the World
#28
100,830 km²
Ranked in the World
#105
Population Growth Rate
1.58%
Ranked in the World
#144
India
Population Density
480.5 per km²
↑ 2.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#27
1,393,409,033
Ranked in the World
#197
2,973,190 km²
Ranked in the World
#7
Population Growth Rate
0.97%
Ranked in the World
#105
Indonesia
Population Density
147.82 per km²
↑ 0.42%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#80
276,361,788
Ranked in the World
#195
1,877,519 km²
Ranked in the World
#14
Population Growth Rate
1.03%
Ranked in the World
#109
Iran
Population Density
54.96 per km²
↑ 5.29%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#148
85,028,760
Ranked in the World
#181
1,622,500 km²
Ranked in the World
#17
Population Growth Rate
1.23%
Ranked in the World
#121
Iraq
Population Density
104.82 per km²
↑ 10.45%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#103
41,179,351
Ranked in the World
#163
434,128 km²
Ranked in the World
#57
Population Growth Rate
2.35%
Ranked in the World
#170
Ireland
Population Density
73.41 per km²
↑ 0.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#131
5,028,230
Ranked in the World
#78
68,890 km²
Ranked in the World
#120
Population Growth Rate
0.85%
Ranked in the World
#96
Isle of Man
Population Density
148.61 per km²
↓ 0.79%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#78
85,410
Ranked in the World
#15
570 km²
Ranked in the World
#181
Population Growth Rate
0.44%
Ranked in the World
#67
Israel
Population Density
423.96 per km²
↓ 2.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#31
9,364,000
Ranked in the World
#105
21,640 km²
Ranked in the World
#150
Population Growth Rate
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#146
Italy
Population Density
199.08 per km²
↑ 0.34%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#67
59,066,225
Ranked in the World
#174
295,717 km²
Ranked in the World
#72
Population Growth Rate
-0.65%
Ranked in the World
#12
Ivory Coast
Population Density
90.8 per km²
↑ 6.7%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#116
27,053,629
Ranked in the World
#146
318,000 km²
Ranked in the World
#66
Population Growth Rate
2.53%
Ranked in the World
#184
Jamaica
Population Density
260.9 per km²
↓ 4.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#50
2,973,462
Ranked in the World
#67
10,830 km²
Ranked in the World
#161
Population Growth Rate
0.41%
Ranked in the World
#61
Japan
Population Density
338.26 per km²
↓ 1.9%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#38
125,681,593
Ranked in the World
#188
364,500 km²
Ranked in the World
#61
Population Growth Rate
-0.46%
Ranked in the World
#16
Jersey
Population Density
931.68 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#13
Jersey has a population density of 931.68 per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. It is also a British Crown Dependency, located in the English Channel. Jersey is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful beaches, history, and culture. The island is home to a mix of both traditional and modern infrastructure.
Jordan
Population Density
127.68 per km²
↑ 10.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#87
10,269,022
Ranked in the World
#111
88,794 km²
Ranked in the World
#111
Population Growth Rate
0.64%
Ranked in the World
#81
Kazakhstan
Population Density
7.26 per km²
↑ 3.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#207
19,002,586
Ranked in the World
#136
2,699,700 km²
Ranked in the World
#9
Population Growth Rate
1.31%
Ranked in the World
#127
Kenya
Population Density
96.81 per km²
↑ 0.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#110
54,985,702
Ranked in the World
#173
569,140 km²
Ranked in the World
#46
Population Growth Rate
2.23%
Ranked in the World
#167
Kiribati
Population Density
164.83 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#73
Kuwait
Population Density
241.87 per km²
↓ 0.42%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#55
4,328,553
Ranked in the World
#74
17,820 km²
Ranked in the World
#155
Population Growth Rate
1.35%
Ranked in the World
#130
Kyrgyzstan
Population Density
35.12 per km²
↑ 0.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#167
6,694,200
Ranked in the World
#90
191,800 km²
Ranked in the World
#87
Population Growth Rate
1.72%
Ranked in the World
#149
Laos
Population Density
33.08 per km²
↑ 3.37%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#168
7,379,358
Ranked in the World
#97
230,800 km²
Ranked in the World
#80
Population Growth Rate
1.42%
Ranked in the World
#135
Latvia
Population Density
29.41 per km²
↓ 2.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#173
1,883,162
Ranked in the World
#53
62,230 km²
Ranked in the World
#122
Population Growth Rate
-0.91%
Ranked in the World
#7
Lebanon
Population Density
523.36 per km²
↓ 20.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#24
6,769,151
Ranked in the World
#92
10,230 km²
Ranked in the World
#162
Population Growth Rate
-0.83%
Ranked in the World
#8
Lesotho
Population Density
76.76 per km²
↑ 7.96%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#128
2,159,067
Ranked in the World
#57
30,360 km²
Ranked in the World
#137
Population Growth Rate
0.78%
Ranked in the World
#92
Liberia
Population Density
56.25 per km²
↑ 4.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#147
5,180,208
Ranked in the World
#81
96,320 km²
Ranked in the World
#107
Population Growth Rate
2.39%
Ranked in the World
#175
Libya
Population Density
3.91 per km²
↓ 2.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#213
6,958,538
Ranked in the World
#95
1,759,540 km²
Ranked in the World
#16
Population Growth Rate
1.26%
Ranked in the World
#123
Liechtenstein
Population Density
247.4 per km²
↑ 3.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#52
38,254
Ranked in the World
#5
160 km²
Ranked in the World
#200
Population Growth Rate
0.31%
Ranked in the World
#54
Lithuania
Population Density
43.41 per km²
↓ 2.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#159
2,795,321
Ranked in the World
#63
62,620 km²
Ranked in the World
#121
Population Growth Rate
0.02%
Ranked in the World
#34
Luxembourg
Population Density
254.33 per km²
↓ 3.3%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#51
639,070
Ranked in the World
#36
2,574.46 km²
Ranked in the World
#169
Population Growth Rate
1.36%
Ranked in the World
#132
Macau
Population Density
21,402.71 per km²
↑ 6.95%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#1
658,391
Ranked in the World
#37
32.9 km²
Ranked in the World
#207
Population Growth Rate
1.38%
Ranked in the World
#134
Macau has the highest population density in the world with 21,402.71 people per km². Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China and is known as the "Las Vegas of Asia" due to its numerous casinos and luxury hotels. Despite being the most densely populated country in the world, Macau has a high standard of living and a thriving economy.
Madagascar
Population Density
52.12 per km²
↑ 6.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#150
28,427,333
Ranked in the World
#148
581,800 km²
Ranked in the World
#44
Population Growth Rate
2.62%
Ranked in the World
#185
Malawi
Population Density
222.02 per km²
↑ 6.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#62
19,647,681
Ranked in the World
#139
94,280 km²
Ranked in the World
#108
Population Growth Rate
2.67%
Ranked in the World
#188
Malaysia
Population Density
104.42 per km²
↑ 4.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#105
32,776,195
Ranked in the World
#154
328,550 km²
Ranked in the World
#65
Population Growth Rate
1.26%
Ranked in the World
#124
Maldives
Population Density
1,736.74 per km²
↓ 4.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#6
543,620
Ranked in the World
#33
300 km²
Ranked in the World
#194
Population Growth Rate
0.57%
Ranked in the World
#76
Maldives has the sixth highest population density in the world with 1,736.74 people per km². Maldives is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean known for its turquoise waters and luxury resorts. Despite its small size and high population density, Maldives has a strong economy based on tourism and fishing.
Mali
Population Density
19.09 per km²
↑ 11.64%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#190
20,855,724
Ranked in the World
#140
1,220,190 km²
Ranked in the World
#23
Population Growth Rate
2.94%
Ranked in the World
#199
Malta
Population Density
1,672.08 per km²
↑ 3.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#7
516,869
Ranked in the World
#32
320 km²
Ranked in the World
#193
Population Growth Rate
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#53
Malta has the seventh highest population density in the world with 1,672.08 people per km². Malta is a small island country located in the Mediterranean Sea known for its historic sites and crystal-clear waters. Despite its small size and high population density, Malta has a thriving economy and is a popular tourist destination.
Marshall Islands
Population Density
233.31 per km²
↓ 29.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#60
59,618
Ranked in the World
#10
180 km²
Ranked in the World
#199
Population Growth Rate
0.71%
Ranked in the World
#86
Mauritania
Population Density
4.72 per km²
↑ 2.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#209
4,775,110
Ranked in the World
#76
1,030,700 km²
Ranked in the World
#28
Population Growth Rate
2.66%
Ranked in the World
#186
Mauritius
Population Density
640.67 per km²
↑ 2.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#18
1,266,060
Ranked in the World
#46
2,030 km²
Ranked in the World
#170
Population Growth Rate
0.03%
Ranked in the World
#36
The population density of Mauritius is 640.67 per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in Africa. Mauritius is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Despite its small size, it has a diverse population and a thriving economy based on tourism and manufacturing.
Mexico
Population Density
66.08 per km²
↓ 1.37%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#136
130,262,220
Ranked in the World
#189
1,943,950 km²
Ranked in the World
#13
Population Growth Rate
1.03%
Ranked in the World
#110
Moldova
Population Density
104.48 per km²
↑ 16.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#104
2,573,928
Ranked in the World
#61
32,884.6 km²
Ranked in the World
#136
Population Growth Rate
-1.79%
Ranked in the World
#3
Monaco
Population Density
18,148.5 per km²
↓ 6.92%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#2
39,520
Ranked in the World
#7
2.03 km²
Ranked in the World
#209
Population Growth Rate
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#85
Monaco has the second highest population density in the world with 18,148.5 people per km². Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera known for its upscale lifestyle, luxury yachts, and Formula One race. Despite its small size, Monaco has a high GDP and is known as a tax haven for the wealthy.
Mongolia
Population Density
2.21 per km²
↑ 5.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#217
3,329,282
Ranked in the World
#70
1,557,506.8 km²
Ranked in the World
#18
Population Growth Rate
1.54%
Ranked in the World
#142
Montenegro
Population Density
46.58 per km²
↑ 1.04%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#157
620,173
Ranked in the World
#35
13,450 km²
Ranked in the World
#158
Population Growth Rate
-0.18%
Ranked in the World
#26
Montserrat
Population Density
43 per km²
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#162
100 km²
Ranked in the World
#202
Morocco
Population Density
84.79 per km²
↑ 1.3%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#120
37,344,787
Ranked in the World
#159
446,300 km²
Ranked in the World
#55
Population Growth Rate
1.17%
Ranked in the World
#115
Mozambique
Population Density
43.11 per km²
↑ 5.4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#160
32,163,045
Ranked in the World
#153
786,380 km²
Ranked in the World
#34
Population Growth Rate
2.86%
Ranked in the World
#193
Myanmar
Population Density
83.62 per km²
↓ 0.45%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#121
54,806,014
Ranked in the World
#172
652,670 km²
Ranked in the World
#39
Population Growth Rate
0.73%
Ranked in the World
#89
Namibia
Population Density
3.16 per km²
↑ 1.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#216
2,587,344
Ranked in the World
#62
823,290 km²
Ranked in the World
#33
Population Growth Rate
1.81%
Ranked in the World
#151
Nauru
Population Density
639 per km²
↑ 17.53%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#19
10,873
Ranked in the World
#1
20 km²
Ranked in the World
#208
Population Growth Rate
0.36%
Ranked in the World
#56
Nepal
Population Density
215.53 per km²
↑ 4.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#64
29,674,920
Ranked in the World
#150
143,350 km²
Ranked in the World
#93
Population Growth Rate
1.83%
Ranked in the World
#153
Netherlands
Population Density
523.26 per km²
↑ 0.49%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#25
17,533,405
Ranked in the World
#133
33,670 km²
Ranked in the World
#135
Population Growth Rate
0.53%
Ranked in the World
#73
New Caledonia
Population Density
16.03 per km²
↑ 7.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#198
272,620
Ranked in the World
#25
18,280 km²
Ranked in the World
#153
Population Growth Rate
0.24%
Ranked in the World
#49
New Zealand
Population Density
19.86 per km²
↑ 1.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#187
5,122,600
Ranked in the World
#79
263,310 km²
Ranked in the World
#75
Population Growth Rate
0.63%
Ranked in the World
#80
Nicaragua
Population Density
58.55 per km²
↑ 5.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#145
6,702,379
Ranked in the World
#91
120,340 km²
Ranked in the World
#99
Population Growth Rate
1.17%
Ranked in the World
#116
Niger
Population Density
21.48 per km²
↑ 8.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#185
25,130,810
Ranked in the World
#143
1,266,700 km²
Ranked in the World
#20
Population Growth Rate
3.75%
Ranked in the World
#205
Nigeria
Population Density
245.73 per km²
↑ 5.87%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#53
211,400,704
Ranked in the World
#192
910,770 km²
Ranked in the World
#30
Population Growth Rate
2.52%
Ranked in the World
#183
North Korea
Population Density
217.26 per km²
↑ 1.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#63
25,887,045
Ranked in the World
#145
120,410 km²
Ranked in the World
#98
Population Growth Rate
0.42%
Ranked in the World
#62
Northern Mariana Islands
Population Density
108.25 per km²
↓ 14.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#100
57,910
Ranked in the World
#9
460 km²
Ranked in the World
#184
Population Growth Rate
0.61%
Ranked in the World
#79
Norway
Population Density
15.03 per km²
↑ 1.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#199
5,408,320
Ranked in the World
#83
364,285 km²
Ranked in the World
#62
Population Growth Rate
0.53%
Ranked in the World
#74
Oman
Population Density
15.01 per km²
↓ 11.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#200
5,223,376
Ranked in the World
#82
309,500 km²
Ranked in the World
#68
Population Growth Rate
2.26%
Ranked in the World
#168
Pakistan
Population Density
311.96 per km²
↑ 6.8%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#41
225,199,929
Ranked in the World
#194
770,880 km²
Ranked in the World
#35
Population Growth Rate
1.93%
Ranked in the World
#160
Palau
Population Density
39.26 per km²
↓ 0.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#164
18,174
Ranked in the World
#2
460 km²
Ranked in the World
#185
Population Growth Rate
0.45%
Ranked in the World
#68
Palestine
Population Density
892.23 per km²
↑ 9.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#14
Population Growth Rate
2.46%
Ranked in the World
#177
The population density of Palestine is 892.23 people per km², making it one of the most densely populated countries in Asia. Located in the Middle East, Palestine has a population of over 5 million people, with most of the population residing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The high population density is due to the small size of the country, which is just 6,020 square kilometers.
Panama
Population Density
60.23 per km²
↑ 1.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#144
4,381,583
Ranked in the World
#75
74,180 km²
Ranked in the World
#116
Population Growth Rate
1.54%
Ranked in the World
#143
Papua New Guinea
Population Density
22.81 per km²
↑ 13.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#184
9,119,005
Ranked in the World
#103
452,860 km²
Ranked in the World
#54
Population Growth Rate
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#156
Paraguay
Population Density
17.27 per km²
↓ 5.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#195
7,219,641
Ranked in the World
#96
397,300 km²
Ranked in the World
#59
Population Growth Rate
1.21%
Ranked in the World
#120
People's Republic of China
Population Density
151.27 per km²
↑ 0.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#75
1,412,360,000
Ranked in the World
#198
9,388,210 km²
Ranked in the World
#2
Population Growth Rate
0.09%
Ranked in the World
#38
Peru
Population Density
26.84 per km²
↑ 2.84%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#177
33,359,416
Ranked in the World
#155
1,280,000 km²
Ranked in the World
#19
Population Growth Rate
1.17%
Ranked in the World
#117
Philippines
Population Density
393.53 per km²
↑ 5.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#32
111,046,910
Ranked in the World
#186
298,170 km²
Ranked in the World
#71
Population Growth Rate
1.33%
Ranked in the World
#128
Poland
Population Density
134.02 per km²
↑ 8.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#85
37,781,024
Ranked in the World
#160
306,130 km²
Ranked in the World
#69
Population Growth Rate
-0.31%
Ranked in the World
#24
Portugal
Population Density
111.87 per km²
↓ 0.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#96
10,299,423
Ranked in the World
#112
91,605.6 km²
Ranked in the World
#109
Population Growth Rate
0.02%
Ranked in the World
#35
Puerto Rico
Population Density
367.57 per km²
↓ 0.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#36
3,263,584
Ranked in the World
#69
8,870 km²
Ranked in the World
#166
Population Growth Rate
-0.55%
Ranked in the World
#13
Qatar
Population Density
236.41 per km²
↓ 7.29%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#57
2,930,524
Ranked in the World
#65
11,490 km²
Ranked in the World
#160
Population Growth Rate
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#148
Republic of Macedonia
Population Density
82.7 per km²
↑ 0.98%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#122
2,065,092
Ranked in the World
#55
25,220 km²
Ranked in the World
#146
Population Growth Rate
-0.36%
Ranked in the World
#22
Republic of the Congo
Population Density
17.88 per km²
↑ 7.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#193
5,657,017
Ranked in the World
#86
341,500 km²
Ranked in the World
#64
Population Growth Rate
2.49%
Ranked in the World
#180
Romania
Population Density
86.46 per km²
↑ 4.04%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#117
19,115,146
Ranked in the World
#137
230,080 km²
Ranked in the World
#81
Population Growth Rate
-0.74%
Ranked in the World
#10
Russia
Population Density