Introduction
The least populated countries in the world include Nauru with 10,873 people, Palau with 18,174, and the British Virgin Islands with 30,423. These countries typically have limited land areas and are often located in remote regions or island territories. Many of them are also known for their pristine natural environments, attracting tourists who seek untouched beauty and tranquility.
Several of the least populated countries are small island nations, such as Nauru, Palau, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. These countries face unique challenges due to their geographical isolation and limited resources. They often rely heavily on tourism and fisheries as key sources of income. Additionally, some countries like San Marino and Monaco have small populations but are known for their affluent economies and high standards of living.
The least populated countries may also have distinctive cultural identities and traditions. Countries like Andorra, Luxembourg, and Iceland, despite their small populations, have rich histories and vibrant cultures. They often take pride in preserving their cultural heritage and promoting local customs.
Smallest Countries by Population
| # | Country | Population | Male Population | Female Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 10,873 | 6,361 | 6,151 | 639 per km² |
| 2 | Palau | 18,174 | 9,380 | 8,643 | 39.26 per km² |
| 3 | British Virgin Islands | 30,423 | 14,976 | 16,146 | 210.25 per km² |
| 4 | San Marino | 34,010 | 16,419 | 17,326 | 560.7 per km² |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 38,254 | 19,354 | 19,686 | 247.4 per km² |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 39,226 | 22,729 | 22,385 | 48.59 per km² |
| 7 | Monaco | 39,520 | 17,982 | 18,704 | 18,148.5 per km² |
| 8 | Faroe Islands | 49,053 | 27,380 | 25,509 | 39 per km² |
| 9 | Northern Mariana Islands | 57,910 | 26,597 | 22,884 | 108.25 per km² |
| 10 | Marshall Islands | 59,618 | 21,483 | 20,567 | 233.31 per km² |
| 11 | Bermuda | 63,867 | 30,809 | 33,057 | 1,186.46 per km² |
| 12 | Cayman Islands | 66,498 | 34,398 | 33,738 | 288.79 per km² |
| 13 | Dominica | 72,172 | 36,039 | 36,373 | 97.39 per km² |
| 14 | Andorra | 77,354 | 40,361 | 38,673 | 170.4 per km² |
| 15 | Isle of Man | 85,410 | 41,736 | 42,528 | 148.61 per km² |
| 16 | Antigua and Barbuda | 98,728 | 44,511 | 48,709 | 214.31 per km² |
| 17 | Seychelles | 99,202 | 52,299 | 46,958 | 234.04 per km² |
| 18 | United States Virgin Islands | 105,870 | 284.58 per km² | ||
| 19 | Aruba | 107,195 | 50,207 | 56,330 | 590.43 per km² |
| 20 | Grenada | 113,015 | 62,356 | 62,254 | 371.13 per km² |
| 21 | Federated States of Micronesia | 116,255 | 56,898 | 56,233 | 164.61 per km² |
| 22 | Curaçao | 152,369 | 73,008 | 79,361 | 432.61 per km² |
| 23 | Guam | 170,184 | 85,879 | 84,655 | 320.28 per km² |
| 24 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 223,364 | 111,305 | 111,802 | |
| 25 | New Caledonia | 272,620 | 134,914 | 136,116 | 16.03 per km² |
| 26 | Barbados | 287,708 | 134,833 | 146,366 | 655.8 per km² |
| 27 | Vanuatu | 314,464 | 160,506 | 158,631 | 27.44 per km² |
| 28 | Iceland | 372,295 | 190,942 | 181,577 | 3.72 per km² |
| 29 | The Bahamas | 396,914 | 195,028 | 41.22 per km² | |
| 30 | Belize | 404,915 | 201,231 | 198,800 | 18.01 per km² |
| 31 | Brunei | 441,532 | 230,451 | 85.87 per km² | |
| 32 | Malta | 516,869 | 269,705 | 248,831 | 1,672.08 per km² |
| 33 | Maldives | 543,620 | 300,736 | 220,721 | 1,736.74 per km² |
| 34 | Suriname | 591,798 | 305,387 | 307,598 | 4 per km² |
| 35 | Montenegro | 620,173 | 301,673 | 317,538 | 46.58 per km² |
| 36 | Luxembourg | 639,070 | 322,141 | 317,924 | 254.33 per km² |
| 37 | Macau | 658,391 | 322,286 | 364,321 | 21,402.71 per km² |
| 38 | Solomon Islands | 703,995 | 361,683 | 346,168 | 26.45 per km² |
| 39 | Bhutan | 779,900 | 411,668 | 365,818 | 20.65 per km² |
| 40 | Guyana | 790,329 | 393,635 | 410,932 | 4.13 per km² |
| 41 | Comoros | 888,456 | 412,703 | 408,923 | 457.86 per km² |
| 42 | Fiji | 902,899 | 463,683 | 460,926 | 51.25 per km² |
| 43 | Djibouti | 1,002,197 | 548,890 | 556,667 | 49.03 per km² |
| 44 | Eswatini | 1,172,369 | 591,831 | 600,441 | 70.4 per km² |
| 45 | Cyprus | 1,215,588 | 623,154 | 621,034 | 136.38 per km² |
| 46 | Mauritius | 1,266,060 | 624,734 | 641,326 | 640.67 per km² |
| 47 | Estonia | 1,329,254 | 631,228 | 699,703 | 30.94 per km² |
| 48 | East Timor | 1,343,875 | 673,598 | 647,343 | 91.5 per km² |
| 49 | Trinidad and Tobago | 1,403,374 | 752,789 | 772,874 | 299.21 per km² |
| 50 | Equatorial Guinea | 1,449,891 | 863,375 | 771,091 | 61.13 per km² |
| 51 | Bahrain | 1,748,295 | 908,649 | 554,616 | 1,892.37 per km² |
| 52 | Kosovo | 1,806,279 | 890,237 | 895,801 | |
| 53 | Latvia | 1,883,162 | 872,894 | 1,011,596 | 29.41 per km² |
| 54 | Guinea-Bissau | 2,015,490 | 1,017,216 | 1,043,505 | 76.49 per km² |
| 55 | Republic of Macedonia | 2,065,092 | 1,029,632 | 1,035,460 | 82.7 per km² |
| 56 | Slovenia | 2,107,007 | 1,059,477 | 1,048,601 | 105.27 per km² |
| 57 | Lesotho | 2,159,067 | 1,125,698 | 1,155,756 | 76.76 per km² |
| 58 | Gabon | 2,278,829 | 1,192,411 | 1,148,767 | 9.46 per km² |
| 59 | Botswana | 2,397,240 | 1,277,735 | 1,310,688 | 4.72 per km² |
| 60 | The Gambia | 2,486,937 | 1,313,119 | 1,326,796 | 274.03 per km² |
| 61 | Moldova | 2,573,928 | 1,241,384 | 1,373,816 | 104.48 per km² |
| 62 | Namibia | 2,587,344 | 1,221,166 | 1,308,985 | 3.16 per km² |
| 63 | Lithuania | 2,795,321 | 1,314,395 | 1,486,443 | 43.41 per km² |
| 64 | Albania | 2,811,666 | 1,404,454 | 1,407,212 | 103.37 per km² |
| 65 | Qatar | 2,930,524 | 1,953,675 | 734,561 | 236.41 per km² |
| 66 | Armenia | 2,968,128 | 1,256,498 | 1,534,475 | 97.58 per km² |
| 67 | Jamaica | 2,973,462 | 1,402,951 | 1,424,743 | 260.9 per km² |
| 68 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,263,459 | 1,610,168 | 1,660,775 | 62.71 per km² |
| 69 | Puerto Rico | 3,263,584 | 1,541,554 | 1,722,030 | 367.57 per km² |
| 70 | Mongolia | 3,329,282 | 1,661,462 | 1,686,321 | 2.21 per km² |
| 71 | Uruguay | 3,485,152 | 1,659,492 | 1,766,768 | 19.56 per km² |
| 72 | Georgia | 3,708,610 | 1,743,681 | 1,964,929 | 53.65 per km² |
| 73 | Croatia | 3,899,000 | 1,898,394 | 2,000,607 | 71.63 per km² |
| 74 | Kuwait | 4,328,553 | 2,590,695 | 1,659,419 | 241.87 per km² |
| 75 | Panama | 4,381,583 | 2,176,523 | 2,174,744 | 60.23 per km² |
| 76 | Mauritania | 4,775,110 | 2,260,590 | 2,354,385 | 4.72 per km² |
| 77 | Central African Republic | 4,919,987 | 2,728,280 | 2,728,875 | 9.22 per km² |
| 78 | Ireland | 5,028,230 | 2,494,030 | 2,539,135 | 73.41 per km² |
| 79 | New Zealand | 5,122,600 | 2,538,828 | 2,583,772 | 19.86 per km² |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 5,139,053 | 2,578,741 | 2,575,216 | 102.08 per km² |
| 81 | Liberia | 5,180,208 | 2,585,173 | 2,608,243 | 56.25 per km² |
| 82 | Oman | 5,223,376 | 2,761,768 | 1,758,703 | 15.01 per km² |
| 83 | Norway | 5,408,320 | 2,728,232 | 2,680,087 | 15.03 per km² |
| 84 | Singapore | 5,453,566 | 2,852,509 | 2,601,057 | 8,377.05 per km² |
| 85 | Finland | 5,541,696 | 2,737,509 | 2,803,508 | 18.25 per km² |
| 86 | Republic of the Congo | 5,657,017 | 2,914,434 | 2,921,372 | 17.88 per km² |
| 87 | Denmark | 5,856,733 | 2,913,397 | 2,943,337 | 147.77 per km² |
| 88 | Turkmenistan | 6,117,933 | 3,141,729 | 3,200,126 | 13.87 per km² |
| 89 | El Salvador | 6,518,500 | 3,006,692 | 3,307,476 | 307.19 per km² |
| 90 | Kyrgyzstan | 6,694,200 | 35.12 per km² | ||
| 91 | Nicaragua | 6,702,379 | 3,375,630 | 3,474,910 | 58.55 per km² |
| 92 | Lebanon | 6,769,151 | 2,713,490 | 2,879,140 | 523.36 per km² |
| 93 | Serbia | 6,844,078 | 3,275,476 | 3,558,849 | 81.74 per km² |
| 94 | Bulgaria | 6,899,125 | 3,335,414 | 3,542,329 | 61.6 per km² |
| 95 | Libya | 6,958,538 | 3,409,508 | 3,325,769 | 3.91 per km² |
| 96 | Paraguay | 7,219,641 | 3,365,265 | 3,338,534 | 17.27 per km² |
| 97 | Laos | 7,379,358 | 3,742,575 | 3,682,483 | 33.08 per km² |
| 98 | Hong Kong | 7,413,100 | 3,419,023 | 3,994,078 | 7,134.87 per km² |
| 99 | Sierra Leone | 8,141,343 | 4,218,841 | 4,201,801 | 121.79 per km² |
| 100 | Togo | 8,478,242 | 4,345,278 | 4,299,551 | 166.46 per km² |
| 101 | Switzerland | 8,697,723 | 4,319,945 | 4,383,460 | 222.61 per km² |
| 102 | Austria | 8,956,279 | 4,407,703 | 4,548,093 | 108.57 per km² |
| 103 | Papua New Guinea | 9,119,005 | 5,137,884 | 4,811,553 | 22.81 per km² |
| 104 | Belarus | 9,340,314 | 4,305,368 | 5,034,947 | 46.79 per km² |
| 105 | Israel | 9,364,000 | 4,668,451 | 4,695,549 | 423.96 per km² |
| 106 | Hungary | 9,709,886 | 4,654,334 | 5,055,557 | 111.29 per km² |
| 107 | Tajikistan | 9,749,625 | 4,906,143 | 4,843,921 | 73.09 per km² |
| 108 | United Arab Emirates | 9,991,083 | 6,512,037 | 2,853,108 | 134 per km² |
| 109 | Honduras | 10,062,994 | 5,190,703 | 5,087,643 | 94.68 per km² |
| 110 | Azerbaijan | 10,145,212 | 5,002,750 | 5,135,000 | 125.99 per km² |
| 111 | Jordan | 10,269,022 | 5,780,154 | 5,368,123 | 127.68 per km² |
| 112 | Portugal | 10,299,423 | 4,871,266 | 5,453,881 | 111.87 per km² |
| 113 | Sweden | 10,415,811 | 5,246,680 | 5,169,131 | 26.06 per km² |
| 114 | Greece | 10,664,568 | 5,212,831 | 5,428,390 | 80.23 per km² |
| 115 | Czech Republic | 10,703,446 | 5,173,976 | 5,331,795 | 135.95 per km² |
| 116 | Dominican Republic | 10,953,714 | 5,582,224 | 5,535,650 | 234.59 per km² |
| 117 | Cuba | 11,317,498 | 5,589,258 | 5,667,114 | 107.85 per km² |
| 118 | South Sudan | 11,381,377 | 5,320,584 | 5,427,688 | 17.55 per km² |
| 119 | Haiti | 11,541,683 | 5,672,850 | 5,774,718 | 425.43 per km² |
| 120 | Belgium | 11,587,882 | 5,725,724 | 5,867,228 | 385.94 per km² |
| 121 | Bolivia | 11,832,936 | 6,058,547 | 6,020,925 | 11.44 per km² |
| 122 | Tunisia | 11,935,764 | 6,057,044 | 6,205,901 | 80.19 per km² |
| 123 | Burundi | 12,255,429 | 6,231,786 | 6,319,427 | 515.52 per km² |
| 124 | Benin | 12,451,031 | 6,509,711 | 6,487,184 | 121.61 per km² |
| 125 | Rwanda | 13,276,517 | 6,582,239 | 6,879,649 | 571.33 per km² |
| 126 | Guinea | 13,497,237 | 6,685,900 | 6,846,006 | 57.75 per km² |
| 127 | Zimbabwe | 15,092,171 | 7,543,690 | 8,449,834 | 43.08 per km² |
| 128 | Somalia | 16,359,500 | 8,555,628 | 8,509,953 | 28.92 per km² |
| 129 | Chad | 16,914,985 | 8,623,530 | 8,556,210 | 14.52 per km² |
| 130 | Cambodia | 16,946,446 | 8,212,068 | 8,376,956 | 95.99 per km² |
| 131 | Guatemala | 17,109,746 | 8,470,073 | 8,639,673 | 168.83 per km² |
| 132 | Senegal | 17,196,308 | 8,297,057 | 8,579,664 | 92.26 per km² |
| 133 | Netherlands | 17,533,405 | 8,712,076 | 8,820,968 | 523.26 per km² |
| 134 | Ecuador | 17,888,474 | 8,886,835 | 8,910,903 | 73.24 per km² |
| 135 | Zambia | 18,920,657 | 9,609,004 | 9,864,121 | 27.67 per km² |
| 136 | Kazakhstan | 19,002,586 | 9,136,399 | 9,864,589 | 7.26 per km² |
| 137 | Romania | 19,115,146 | 9,244,086 | 9,875,794 | 86.46 per km² |
| 138 | Chile | 19,212,362 | 9,675,022 | 9,818,163 | 26.4 per km² |
| 139 | Malawi | 19,647,681 | 9,670,800 | 10,218,942 | 222.02 per km² |
| 140 | Mali | 20,855,724 | 11,060,744 | 10,844,239 | 19.09 per km² |
| 141 | Burkina Faso | 21,497,097 | 11,010,698 | 11,089,986 | 84.98 per km² |
| 142 | Sri Lanka | 22,156,000 | 10,674,405 | 11,481,595 | 353.92 per km² |
| 143 | Niger | 25,130,810 | 12,809,135 | 12,443,587 | 21.48 per km² |
| 144 | Australia | 25,739,256 | 12,752,077 | 12,936,002 | 3.44 per km² |
| 145 | North Korea | 25,887,045 | 12,844,385 | 13,127,524 | 217.26 per km² |
| 146 | Ivory Coast | 27,053,629 | 13,877,714 | 13,600,535 | 90.8 per km² |
| 147 | Cameroon | 27,224,262 | 13,564,231 | 13,634,397 | 60.6 per km² |
| 148 | Madagascar | 28,427,333 | 14,490,935 | 14,424,717 | 52.12 per km² |
| 149 | Venezuela | 28,704,947 | 13,956,811 | 14,243,056 | 32.69 per km² |
| 150 | Nepal | 29,674,920 | 14,370,965 | 15,664,025 | 215.53 per km² |
| 151 | Yemen | 30,490,639 | 16,668,432 | 16,313,210 | 65.25 per km² |
| 152 | Ghana | 31,732,128 | 16,375,536 | 16,457,496 | 149.97 per km² |
| 153 | Mozambique | 32,163,045 | 15,737,224 | 16,339,849 | 43.11 per km² |
| 154 | Malaysia | 32,776,195 | 17,166,530 | 16,407,343 | 104.42 per km² |
| 155 | Peru | 33,359,416 | 16,695,110 | 17,020,361 | 26.84 per km² |
| 156 | Angola | 33,933,611 | 17,051,491 | 17,452,283 | 29.43 per km² |
| 157 | Uzbekistan | 34,915,100 | 17,468,992 | 17,446,107 | 79.8 per km² |
| 158 | Saudi Arabia | 35,340,680 | 20,766,246 | 15,184,150 | 17.19 per km² |
| 159 | Morocco | 37,344,787 | 18,665,663 | 18,410,922 | 84.79 per km² |
| 160 | Poland | 37,781,024 | 18,253,255 | 19,493,868 | 134.02 per km² |
| 161 | Canada | 38,246,108 | 19,005,273 | 19,240,835 | 4.33 per km² |
| 162 | Afghanistan | 39,835,428 | 20,254,878 | 19,844,584 | 64.76 per km² |
| 163 | Iraq | 41,179,351 | 21,797,409 | 21,736,184 | 104.82 per km² |
| 164 | Ukraine | 43,814,581 | 20,268,329 | 23,524,526 | 63.42 per km² |
| 165 | Algeria | 44,616,626 | 22,497,244 | 21,680,725 | 19.15 per km² |
| 166 | Sudan | 44,909,351 | 22,814,719 | 22,842,482 | 25.75 per km² |
| 167 | Argentina | 45,808,747 | 22,678,199 | 23,130,548 | 16.73 per km² |
| 168 | Uganda | 47,123,533 | 22,700,638 | 23,153,140 | 242.28 per km² |
| 169 | Spain | 47,326,687 | 23,236,837 | 24,178,913 | 95.12 per km² |
| 170 | Colombia | 51,265,841 | 25,415,242 | 26,101,321 | 46.94 per km² |
| 171 | South Korea | 51,744,876 | 25,842,376 | 25,902,500 | 530.57 per km² |
| 172 | Myanmar | 54,806,014 | 26,782,671 | 27,015,414 | 83.62 per km² |
| 173 | Kenya | 54,985,702 | 26,279,184 | 26,726,429 | 96.81 per km² |
| 174 | Italy | 59,066,225 | 28,809,574 | 30,300,094 | 199.08 per km² |
| 175 | South Africa | 60,041,996 | 28,894,608 | 30,497,646 | 49.8 per km² |
| 176 | Tanzania | 61,498,438 | 31,417,653 | 32,170,681 | 76.13 per km² |
| 177 | United Kingdom | 67,326,569 | 33,261,078 | 34,065,491 | 279.99 per km² |
| 178 | France | 67,499,343 | 32,750,940 | 34,998,692 | 118.26 per km² |
| 179 | Thailand | 69,950,844 | 34,794,010 | 36,807,094 | 140.54 per km² |
| 180 | Germany | 83,129,285 | 41,049,155 | 42,146,923 | 238.4 per km² |
| 181 | Iran | 85,028,760 | 44,426,789 | 43,496,643 | 54.96 per km² |
| 182 | Turkey | 85,042,736 | 42,489,829 | 42,285,574 | 109.52 per km² |
| 183 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 92,377,986 | 47,574,851 | 48,319,268 | 45.11 per km² |
| 184 | Vietnam | 98,168,829 | 48,136,186 | 49,331,842 | 315.41 per km² |
| 185 | Egypt | 104,258,327 | 55,260,287 | 54,001,891 | 113.23 per km² |
| 186 | Philippines | 111,046,910 | 57,817,463 | 56,062,865 | 393.53 per km² |
| 187 | Ethiopia | 117,876,226 | 60,443,404 | 59,839,622 | 112.11 per km² |
| 188 | Japan | 125,681,593 | 61,087,180 | 64,594,414 | 338.26 per km² |
| 189 | Mexico | 130,262,220 | 61,856,137 | 64,849,001 | 66.08 per km² |
| 190 | Russia | 143,446,060 | 66,624,709 | 76,824,577 | 8.82 per km² |
| 191 | Bangladesh | 166,303,494 | 83,998,088 | 85,358,163 | 1,328.68 per km² |
| 192 | Nigeria | 211,400,704 | 107,827,012 | 105,574,310 | 245.73 per km² |
| 193 | Brazil | 213,993,441 | 105,291,292 | 109,034,931 | 25.89 per km² |
| 194 | Pakistan | 225,199,929 | 116,815,852 | 114,586,264 | 311.96 per km² |
| 195 | Indonesia | 276,361,788 | 137,852,478 | 135,900,714 | 147.82 per km² |
| 196 | United States of America | 331,893,745 | 164,413,285 | 167,480,460 | 37.17 per km² |
| 197 | India | 1,393,409,033 | 726,503,429 | 681,060,412 | 480.5 per km² |
| 198 | People's Republic of China | 1,412,360,000 | 721,140,373 | 691,219,627 | 151.27 per km² |
Countries With Smallest Population
Nauru is the least populated country in the world, and it is a sovereign state with a population of 10,873 people. Palau, the second least populated country, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, and it is home to 18,174 individuals. The British Virgin Islands, with a population of 30,423, are a British overseas territory known for their beautiful beaches and clear waters. San Marino is the fourth least populated country in the world with a population of 34,010 people. Liechtenstein is the fifth least populated country and has a population of 38,254. The Turks and Caicos Islands, with a population of 39,226, are a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Monaco is the seventh least populated country reporting 39,520 people. The Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory of Denmark, have a population of 49,053. The Northern Mariana Islands, with a population of 57,910, are a U.S. Commonwealth in the western Pacific Ocean. Lastly, the Marshall Islands is the tenth least populated country with a population of 59,618.
The ten least populated countries and territories in the world are:
1. Nauru – 10,873
2. Palau – 18,174
3. British Virgin Islands – 30,423
4. San Marino – 34,010
5. Liechtenstein – 38,254
6. Turks and Caicos Islands – 39,226
7. Monaco – 39,520
8. Faroe Islands – 49,053
9. Northern Mariana Islands – 57,910
10. Marshall Islands – 59,618
Least Populated Country
Nauru is the least populated country in the world, with a population of just 10,873 people. This island nation, located in Micronesia in the Central Pacific, covers a land area of only 21 square kilometers. Despite its small size and population, Nauru has a rich history and cultural heritage. It gained independence from Australia in 1968 and has since faced various challenges, including the depletion of its phosphate reserves, which were once the country’s primary source of income. Today, Nauru’s economy relies heavily on aid, offshore banking, and the operation of regional processing centers for asylum seekers.
Least Populated Countries in the World
Afghanistan
Population
39,835,428
Ranked in the World
#162
Male Population
20,254,878
Ranked in the World
#38
Female Population
19,844,584
Ranked in the World
#37
64.76 per km²
↑ 6.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#138
Albania
Population
2,811,666
Ranked in the World
#64
Male Population
1,404,454
Ranked in the World
#134
Female Population
1,407,212
Ranked in the World
#137
103.37 per km²
↑ 0.75%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#106
Algeria
Population
44,616,626
Ranked in the World
#165
Male Population
22,497,244
Ranked in the World
#34
Female Population
21,680,725
Ranked in the World
#36
19.15 per km²
↑ 2.41%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#189
Andorra
Population
77,354
Ranked in the World
#14
Male Population
40,361
Ranked in the World
#188
Female Population
38,673
Ranked in the World
#187
170.4 per km²
↑ 3.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#70
Andorra is the fourteenth country with the smallest population, with 77,354 residents, including 40,361 males and 38,673 females. With a population density of 170.4 people per square kilometer, Andorra is a small principality located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France. Famous for its ski resorts and tax haven status, Andorra enjoys a prosperous economy driven by tourism, retail, and financial services.
Angola
Population
33,933,611
Ranked in the World
#156
Male Population
17,051,491
Ranked in the World
#44
Female Population
17,452,283
Ranked in the World
#41
29.43 per km²
↑ 8.2%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#172
Antigua and Barbuda
Population
98,728
Ranked in the World
#16
Male Population
44,511
Ranked in the World
#186
Female Population
48,709
Ranked in the World
#184
214.31 per km²
↓ 4.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#65
Antigua and Barbuda is the sixteenth country with the smallest population, with 98,728 inhabitants, including 44,511 males and 48,709 females. The population density of Antigua and Barbuda is 214.31 people per square kilometer. Comprising two main islands and several smaller ones, Antigua and Barbuda is an independent nation located in the eastern Caribbean. With its beautiful beaches and tropical climate, the country relies on tourism as its primary economic driver.
Argentina
Population
45,808,747
Ranked in the World
#167
Male Population
22,678,199
Ranked in the World
#33
Female Population
23,130,548
Ranked in the World
#33
16.73 per km²
↑ 0.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#197
Armenia
Population
2,968,128
Ranked in the World
#66
Male Population
1,256,498
Ranked in the World
#139
Female Population
1,534,475
Ranked in the World
#134
97.58 per km²
↓ 6.44%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#108
Aruba
Population
107,195
Ranked in the World
#19
Male Population
50,207
Ranked in the World
#185
Female Population
56,330
Ranked in the World
#181
590.43 per km²
↓ 0.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#20
Aruba is the nineteenth country with the smallest population, with 107,195 inhabitants, including 50,207 males and 56,330 females. Aruba has a population density of 590.43 people per square kilometer. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Renowned for its white sandy beaches and warm hospitality, Aruba's economy is primarily driven by tourism and offshore banking.
Australia
Population
25,739,256
Ranked in the World
#144
Male Population
12,752,077
Ranked in the World
#56
Female Population
12,936,002
Ranked in the World
#55
3.44 per km²
↑ 4.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#215
Austria
Population
8,956,279
Ranked in the World
#102
Male Population
4,407,703
Ranked in the World
#97
Female Population
4,548,093
Ranked in the World
#97
108.57 per km²
↑ 0.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#99
Azerbaijan
Population
10,145,212
Ranked in the World
#110
Male Population
5,002,750
Ranked in the World
#92
Female Population
5,135,000
Ranked in the World
#90
125.99 per km²
↑ 2.68%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#89
Bahrain
Population
1,748,295
Ranked in the World
#51
Male Population
908,649
Ranked in the World
#147
Female Population
554,616
Ranked in the World
#158
1,892.37 per km²
↓ 15.57%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#5
Bangladesh
Population
166,303,494
Ranked in the World
#191
Male Population
83,998,088
Ranked in the World
#8
Female Population
85,358,163
Ranked in the World
#8
1,328.68 per km²
↑ 4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#8
Barbados
Population
287,708
Ranked in the World
#26
Male Population
134,833
Ranked in the World
#175
Female Population
146,366
Ranked in the World
#173
655.8 per km²
↓ 1.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#16
Belarus
Population
9,340,314
Ranked in the World
#104
Male Population
4,305,368
Ranked in the World
#100
Female Population
5,034,947
Ranked in the World
#93
46.79 per km²
↑ 1.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#156
Belgium
Population
11,587,882
Ranked in the World
#120
Male Population
5,725,724
Ranked in the World
#82
Female Population
5,867,228
Ranked in the World
#80
385.94 per km²
↑ 0.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#33
Belize
Population
404,915
Ranked in the World
#30
Male Population
201,231
Ranked in the World
#170
Female Population
198,800
Ranked in the World
#170
18.01 per km²
↑ 1.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#192
Benin
Population
12,451,031
Ranked in the World
#124
Male Population
6,509,711
Ranked in the World
#77
Female Population
6,487,184
Ranked in the World
#76
121.61 per km²
↑ 10.15%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#91
Bermuda
Population
63,867
Ranked in the World
#11
Male Population
30,809
Ranked in the World
#191
Female Population
33,057
Ranked in the World
#190
1,186.46 per km²
↑ 0.32%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#10
Bermuda is the eleventh country with the smallest population, with 63,867 people, comprising 30,809 males and 33,057 females, and it has a population density of 1,186.46 people per square kilometer. Known for its stunning pink sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, and it serves as a prominent offshore financial center.
Bhutan
Population
779,900
Ranked in the World
#39
Male Population
411,668
Ranked in the World
#160
Female Population
365,818
Ranked in the World
#162
20.65 per km²
↑ 1.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#186
Bolivia
Population
11,832,936
Ranked in the World
#121
Male Population
6,058,547
Ranked in the World
#79
Female Population
6,020,925
Ranked in the World
#79
11.44 per km²
↑ 4.95%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#203
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
3,263,459
Ranked in the World
#68
Male Population
1,610,168
Ranked in the World
#132
Female Population
1,660,775
Ranked in the World
#132
62.71 per km²
↓ 1.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#140
Botswana
Population
2,397,240
Ranked in the World
#59
Male Population
1,277,735
Ranked in the World
#138
Female Population
1,310,688
Ranked in the World
#140
4.72 per km²
↑ 12.38%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#208
Brazil
Population
213,993,441
Ranked in the World
#193
Male Population
105,291,292
Ranked in the World
#7
Female Population
109,034,931
Ranked in the World
#6
25.89 per km²
↑ 1.13%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#181
British Virgin Islands
Population
30,423
Ranked in the World
#3
Male Population
14,976
Ranked in the World
#200
Female Population
16,146
Ranked in the World
#199
210.25 per km²
↑ 3.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#66
The British Virgin Islands rank third among the least populated countries, with a population of 30,423, consisting of 14,976 males and 16,146 females, and a population density of 210.25 per km². This Caribbean archipelago is known for its picturesque landscapes, pristine beaches, and offshore financial services industry, which contribute significantly to its economy.
Brunei
Population
441,532
Ranked in the World
#31
Male Population
230,451
Ranked in the World
#169
85.87 per km²
↑ 2.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#118
Brunei is the thirty-first least populated country in the world and the least populated country in Asia, with a population of 441,532. The male population in Brunei is 230,451, while the female population is not provided in the data. Brunei, officially known as the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a small sovereign state located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. With a population density of approximately 85.87 individuals per square kilometer, Brunei is known for its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, which have contributed to its high standard of living.
Bulgaria
Population
6,899,125
Ranked in the World
#94
Male Population
3,335,414
Ranked in the World
#107
Female Population
3,542,329
Ranked in the World
#104
61.6 per km²
↓ 3.14%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#141
Burkina Faso
Population
21,497,097
Ranked in the World
#141
Male Population
11,010,698
Ranked in the World
#58
Female Population
11,089,986
Ranked in the World
#58
84.98 per km²
↑ 8.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#119
Burundi
Population
12,255,429
Ranked in the World
#123
Male Population
6,231,786
Ranked in the World
#78
Female Population
6,319,427
Ranked in the World
#77
515.52 per km²
↑ 8.03%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#26
Cambodia
Population
16,946,446
Ranked in the World
#130
Male Population
8,212,068
Ranked in the World
#72
Female Population
8,376,956
Ranked in the World
#73
95.99 per km²
↓ 0.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#111
Cameroon
Population
27,224,262
Ranked in the World
#147
Male Population
13,564,231
Ranked in the World
#53
Female Population
13,634,397
Ranked in the World
#52
60.6 per km²
↑ 5.21%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#143
Canada
Population
38,246,108
Ranked in the World
#161
Male Population
19,005,273
Ranked in the World
#39
Female Population
19,240,835
Ranked in the World
#39
4.33 per km²
↑ 0.7%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#210
Cayman Islands
Population
66,498
Ranked in the World
#12
Male Population
34,398
Ranked in the World
#190
Female Population
33,738
Ranked in the World
#189
288.79 per km²
↑ 4.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#45
The Cayman Islands is the twelfth country with the smallest population, with 66,498 inhabitants, including 34,398 males and 33,738 females. The population density of the Cayman Islands is 288.79 people per square kilometer. Renowned for its picturesque beaches and world-class diving sites, the Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, and its economy thrives on tourism, financial services, and offshore banking.
Central African Republic
Population
4,919,987
Ranked in the World
#77
Male Population
2,728,280
Ranked in the World
#116
Female Population
2,728,875
Ranked in the World
#116
9.22 per km²
↑ 16.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#205
Chad
Population
16,914,985
Ranked in the World
#129
Male Population
8,623,530
Ranked in the World
#68
Female Population
8,556,210
Ranked in the World
#70
14.52 per km²
↑ 8.36%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#201
Chile
Population
19,212,362
Ranked in the World
#138
Male Population
9,675,022
Ranked in the World
#61
Female Population
9,818,163
Ranked in the World
#65
26.4 per km²
↑ 2.33%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#179
Colombia
Population
51,265,841
Ranked in the World
#170
Male Population
25,415,242
Ranked in the World
#29
Female Population
26,101,321
Ranked in the World
#28
46.94 per km²
↑ 1.6%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#155
Comoros
Population
888,456
Ranked in the World
#41
Male Population
412,703
Ranked in the World
#159
Female Population
408,923
Ranked in the World
#161
457.86 per km²
↓ 4.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#28
Costa Rica
Population
5,139,053
Ranked in the World
#80
Male Population
2,578,741
Ranked in the World
#121
Female Population
2,575,216
Ranked in the World
#121
102.08 per km²
↑ 1.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#107
Croatia
Population
3,899,000
Ranked in the World
#73
Male Population
1,898,394
Ranked in the World
#127
Female Population
2,000,607
Ranked in the World
#125
71.63 per km²
↑ 3.96%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#134
Cuba
Population
11,317,498
Ranked in the World
#117
Male Population
5,589,258
Ranked in the World
#84
Female Population
5,667,114
Ranked in the World
#82
107.85 per km²
↓ 1.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#101
Curaçao
Population
152,369
Ranked in the World
#22
Male Population
73,008
Ranked in the World
#179
Female Population
79,361
Ranked in the World
#178
432.61 per km²
↑ 26.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#29
Cyprus
Population
1,215,588
Ranked in the World
#45
Male Population
623,154
Ranked in the World
#155
Female Population
621,034
Ranked in the World
#155
136.38 per km²
↑ 3.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#83
Czech Republic
Population
10,703,446
Ranked in the World
#115
Male Population
5,173,976
Ranked in the World
#90
Female Population
5,331,795
Ranked in the World
#88
135.95 per km²
↓ 1.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#84
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population
92,377,986
Ranked in the World
#183
Male Population
47,574,851
Ranked in the World
#16
Female Population
48,319,268
Ranked in the World
#16
45.11 per km²
↑ 10.84%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#158
Denmark
Population
5,856,733
Ranked in the World
#87
Male Population
2,913,397
Ranked in the World
#112
Female Population
2,943,337
Ranked in the World
#110
147.77 per km²
↑ 0.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#81
Djibouti
Population
1,002,197
Ranked in the World
#43
Male Population
548,890
Ranked in the World
#157
Female Population
556,667
Ranked in the World
#157
49.03 per km²
↑ 13.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#153
Dominica
Population
72,172
Ranked in the World
#13
Male Population
36,039
Ranked in the World
#189
Female Population
36,373
Ranked in the World
#188
97.39 per km²
↑ 1.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#109
Dominica is the thirteenth country with the smallest population, with 72,172 individuals, consisting of 36,039 males and 36,373 females. The population density of Dominica is 97.39 people per square kilometer. Known as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean," Dominica is a mountainous island nation in the Lesser Antilles region, renowned for its lush rainforests, natural hot springs, and vibrant marine life. The country's economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and offshore financial services.
Dominican Republic
Population
10,953,714
Ranked in the World
#116
Male Population
5,582,224
Ranked in the World
#85
Female Population
5,535,650
Ranked in the World
#83
234.59 per km²
↑ 3.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#58
East Timor
Population
1,343,875
Ranked in the World
#48
Male Population
673,598
Ranked in the World
#152
Female Population
647,343
Ranked in the World
#153
91.5 per km²
↑ 1.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#115
Ecuador
Population
17,888,474
Ranked in the World
#134
Male Population
8,886,835
Ranked in the World
#66
Female Population
8,910,903
Ranked in the World
#66
73.24 per km²
↑ 1.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#132
Egypt
Population
104,258,327
Ranked in the World
#185
Male Population
55,260,287
Ranked in the World
#14
Female Population
54,001,891
Ranked in the World
#14
113.23 per km²
↑ 8.15%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#94
El Salvador
Population
6,518,500
Ranked in the World
#89
Male Population
3,006,692
Ranked in the World
#110
Female Population
3,307,476
Ranked in the World
#108
307.19 per km²
↓ 2.36%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#42
Equatorial Guinea
Population
1,449,891
Ranked in the World
#50
Male Population
863,375
Ranked in the World
#150
Female Population
771,091
Ranked in the World
#150
61.13 per km²
↑ 18.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#142
Estonia
Population
1,329,254
Ranked in the World
#47
Male Population
631,228
Ranked in the World
#153
Female Population
699,703
Ranked in the World
#152
30.94 per km²
↑ 1.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#171
Eswatini
Population
1,172,369
Ranked in the World
#44
Male Population
591,831
Ranked in the World
#156
Female Population
600,441
Ranked in the World
#156
70.4 per km²
↑ 3.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#135
Ethiopia
Population
117,876,226
Ranked in the World
#187
Male Population
60,443,404
Ranked in the World
#12
Female Population
59,839,622
Ranked in the World
#12
112.11 per km²
↑ 7.39%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#95
Faroe Islands
Population
49,053
Ranked in the World
#8
Male Population
27,380
Ranked in the World
#192
Female Population
25,509
Ranked in the World
#191
39 per km²
↑ 11.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#165
The Faroe Islands, ranking eighth among the least populated countries, have a population of 49,053, consisting of 27,380 males and 25,509 females, with a population density of 39 per km². This autonomous territory of Denmark, situated in the North Atlantic, is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including rugged cliffs, lush green valleys, and abundant birdlife.
Federated States of Micronesia
Population
116,255
Ranked in the World
#21
Male Population
56,898
Ranked in the World
#182
Female Population
56,233
Ranked in the World
#182
164.61 per km²
↓ 0.9%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#74
Fiji
Population
902,899
Ranked in the World
#42
Male Population
463,683
Ranked in the World
#158
Female Population
460,926
Ranked in the World
#159
51.25 per km²
↑ 3.74%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#151
Finland
Population
5,541,696
Ranked in the World
#85
Male Population
2,737,509
Ranked in the World
#115
Female Population
2,803,508
Ranked in the World
#114
18.25 per km²
↑ 0.27%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#191
France
Population
67,499,343
Ranked in the World
#178
Male Population
32,750,940
Ranked in the World
#22
Female Population
34,998,692
Ranked in the World
#21
118.26 per km²
↓ 4.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#92
Gabon
Population
2,278,829
Ranked in the World
#58
Male Population
1,192,411
Ranked in the World
#142
Female Population
1,148,767
Ranked in the World
#143
9.46 per km²
↑ 7.5%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#204
Georgia
Population
3,708,610
Ranked in the World
#72
Male Population
1,743,681
Ranked in the World
#129
Female Population
1,964,929
Ranked in the World
#126
53.65 per km²
↓ 17.33%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#149
Germany
Population
83,129,285
Ranked in the World
#180
Male Population
41,049,155
Ranked in the World
#19
Female Population
42,146,923
Ranked in the World
#19
238.4 per km²
↑ 0.21%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#56
Ghana
Population
31,732,128
Ranked in the World
#152
Male Population
16,375,536
Ranked in the World
#47
Female Population
16,457,496
Ranked in the World
#44
149.97 per km²
↑ 7.51%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#76
Greece
Population
10,664,568
Ranked in the World
#114
Male Population
5,212,831
Ranked in the World
#88
Female Population
5,428,390
Ranked in the World
#85
80.23 per km²
↓ 2.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#125
Grenada
Population
113,015
Ranked in the World
#20
Male Population
62,356
Ranked in the World
#181
Female Population
62,254
Ranked in the World
#180
371.13 per km²
↑ 11.65%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#35
Grenada is the twentieth country with the smallest population, with 113,015 individuals, consisting of 62,356 males and 62,254 females. With a population density of 371.13 people per square kilometer, Grenada is an island nation located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Known as the "Spice Isle" for its production of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, Grenada attracts visitors with its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant culture. Agriculture, tourism, and light manufacturing form the backbone of Grenada's economy.
Guam
Population
170,184
Ranked in the World
#23
Male Population
85,879
Ranked in the World
#178
Female Population
84,655
Ranked in the World
#177
320.28 per km²
↑ 1.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#39
Guatemala
Population
17,109,746
Ranked in the World
#131
Male Population
8,470,073
Ranked in the World
#70
Female Population
8,639,673
Ranked in the World
#68
168.83 per km²
↑ 5.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#71
Guinea
Population
13,497,237
Ranked in the World
#126
Male Population
6,685,900
Ranked in the World
#74
Female Population
6,846,006
Ranked in the World
#75
57.75 per km²
↑ 5.19%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#146
Guinea-Bissau
Population
2,015,490
Ranked in the World
#54
Male Population
1,017,216
Ranked in the World
#146
Female Population
1,043,505
Ranked in the World
#145
76.49 per km²
↑ 6.68%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#129
Guyana
Population
790,329
Ranked in the World
#40
Male Population
393,635
Ranked in the World
#161
Female Population
410,932
Ranked in the World
#160
4.13 per km²
↑ 3.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#211
Haiti
Population
11,541,683
Ranked in the World
#119
Male Population
5,672,850
Ranked in the World
#83
Female Population
5,774,718
Ranked in the World
#81
425.43 per km²
↑ 1.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#30
Honduras
Population
10,062,994
Ranked in the World
#109
Male Population
5,190,703
Ranked in the World
#89
Female Population
5,087,643
Ranked in the World
#91
94.68 per km²
↑ 5.32%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#113
Hong Kong
Population
7,413,100
Ranked in the World
#98
Male Population
3,419,023
Ranked in the World
#103
Female Population
3,994,078
Ranked in the World
#101
7,134.87 per km²
↑ 1.06%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#4
Hungary
Population
9,709,886
Ranked in the World
#106
Male Population
4,654,334
Ranked in the World
#96
Female Population
5,055,557
Ranked in the World
#92
111.29 per km²
↑ 4.6%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#97
Iceland
Population
372,295
Ranked in the World
#28
Male Population
190,942
Ranked in the World
#172
Female Population
181,577
Ranked in the World
#171
3.72 per km²
↑ 0.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#214
India
Population
1,393,409,033
Ranked in the World
#197
Male Population
726,503,429
Ranked in the World
#1
Female Population
681,060,412
Ranked in the World
#2
480.5 per km²
↑ 2.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#27
Indonesia
Population
276,361,788
Ranked in the World
#195
Male Population
137,852,478
Ranked in the World
#4
Female Population
135,900,714
Ranked in the World
#4
147.82 per km²
↑ 0.42%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#80
Iran
Population
85,028,760
Ranked in the World
#181
Male Population
44,426,789
Ranked in the World
#17
Female Population
43,496,643
Ranked in the World
#17
54.96 per km²
↑ 5.29%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#148
Iraq
Population
41,179,351
Ranked in the World
#163
Male Population
21,797,409
Ranked in the World
#35
Female Population
21,736,184
Ranked in the World
#35
104.82 per km²
↑ 10.45%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#103
Ireland
Population
5,028,230
Ranked in the World
#78
Male Population
2,494,030
Ranked in the World
#123
Female Population
2,539,135
Ranked in the World
#122
73.41 per km²
↑ 0.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#131
Isle of Man
Population
85,410
Ranked in the World
#15
Male Population
41,736
Ranked in the World
#187
Female Population
42,528
Ranked in the World
#186
148.61 per km²
↓ 0.79%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#78
The Isle of Man is the fifteenth country with the smallest population, with 85,410 people, comprising 41,736 males and 42,528 females. With a population density of 148.61 people per square kilometer, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency situated in the Irish Sea. Known for its stunning landscapes and rich Viking heritage, the Isle of Man's economy thrives on finance, e-gaming, and tourism.
Israel
Population
9,364,000
Ranked in the World
#105
Male Population
4,668,451
Ranked in the World
#95
Female Population
4,695,549
Ranked in the World
#96
423.96 per km²
↓ 2.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#31
Italy
Population
59,066,225
Ranked in the World
#174
Male Population
28,809,574
Ranked in the World
#25
Female Population
30,300,094
Ranked in the World
#25
199.08 per km²
↑ 0.34%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#67
Ivory Coast
Population
27,053,629
Ranked in the World
#146
Male Population
13,877,714
Ranked in the World
#52
Female Population
13,600,535
Ranked in the World
#53
90.8 per km²
↑ 6.7%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#116
Jamaica
Population
2,973,462
Ranked in the World
#67
Male Population
1,402,951
Ranked in the World
#135
Female Population
1,424,743
Ranked in the World
#136
260.9 per km²
↓ 4.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#50
Japan
Population
125,681,593
Ranked in the World
#188
Male Population
61,087,180
Ranked in the World
#11
Female Population
64,594,414
Ranked in the World
#11
338.26 per km²
↓ 1.9%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#38
Jordan
Population
10,269,022
Ranked in the World
#111
Male Population
5,780,154
Ranked in the World
#81
Female Population
5,368,123
Ranked in the World
#87
127.68 per km²
↑ 10.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#87
Kazakhstan
Population
19,002,586
Ranked in the World
#136
Male Population
9,136,399
Ranked in the World
#65
Female Population
9,864,589
Ranked in the World
#63
7.26 per km²
↑ 3.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#207
Kenya
Population
54,985,702
Ranked in the World
#173
Male Population
26,279,184
Ranked in the World
#27
Female Population
26,726,429
Ranked in the World
#27
96.81 per km²
↑ 0.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#110
Kosovo
Population
1,806,279
Ranked in the World
#52
Male Population
890,237
Ranked in the World
#148
Female Population
895,801
Ranked in the World
#148
Kuwait
Population
4,328,553
Ranked in the World
#74
Male Population
2,590,695
Ranked in the World
#119
Female Population
1,659,419
Ranked in the World
#133
241.87 per km²
↓ 0.42%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#55
Kyrgyzstan
Population
6,694,200
Ranked in the World
#90
35.12 per km²
↑ 0.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#167
Laos
Population
7,379,358
Ranked in the World
#97
Male Population
3,742,575
Ranked in the World
#102
Female Population
3,682,483
Ranked in the World
#102
33.08 per km²
↑ 3.37%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#168
Latvia
Population
1,883,162
Ranked in the World
#53
Male Population
872,894
Ranked in the World
#149
Female Population
1,011,596
Ranked in the World
#147
29.41 per km²
↓ 2.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#173
Lebanon
Population
6,769,151
Ranked in the World
#92
Male Population
2,713,490
Ranked in the World
#118
Female Population
2,879,140
Ranked in the World
#112
523.36 per km²
↓ 20.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#24
Lesotho
Population
2,159,067
Ranked in the World
#57
Male Population
1,125,698
Ranked in the World
#143
Female Population
1,155,756
Ranked in the World
#142
76.76 per km²
↑ 7.96%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#128
Liberia
Population
5,180,208
Ranked in the World
#81
Male Population
2,585,173
Ranked in the World
#120
Female Population
2,608,243
Ranked in the World
#118
56.25 per km²
↑ 4.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#147
Libya
Population
6,958,538
Ranked in the World
#95
Male Population
3,409,508
Ranked in the World
#104
Female Population
3,325,769
Ranked in the World
#107
3.91 per km²
↓ 2.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#213
Liechtenstein
Population
38,254
Ranked in the World
#5
Male Population
19,354
Ranked in the World
#197
Female Population
19,686
Ranked in the World
#196
247.4 per km²
↑ 3.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#52
Liechtenstein ranks fifth among the least populated countries in the world and is one of the least populated countries in Europe. With a population of 38,254, it comprises 19,354 males and 19,686 females, and a population density of 247.4 per km². This landlocked microstate in Central Europe is known for its stunning alpine landscapes, prosperous economy, and status as a tax haven.
Lithuania
Population
2,795,321
Ranked in the World
#63
Male Population
1,314,395
Ranked in the World
#136
Female Population
1,486,443
Ranked in the World
#135
43.41 per km²
↓ 2.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#159
Luxembourg
Population
639,070
Ranked in the World
#36
Male Population
322,141
Ranked in the World
#164
Female Population
317,924
Ranked in the World
#165
254.33 per km²
↓ 3.3%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#51
Macau
Population
658,391
Ranked in the World
#37
Male Population
322,286
Ranked in the World
#163
Female Population
364,321
Ranked in the World
#163
21,402.71 per km²
↑ 6.95%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#1
Madagascar
Population
28,427,333
Ranked in the World
#148
Male Population
14,490,935
Ranked in the World
#49
Female Population
14,424,717
Ranked in the World
#50
52.12 per km²
↑ 6.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#150
Malawi
Population
19,647,681
Ranked in the World
#139
Male Population
9,670,800
Ranked in the World
#62
Female Population
10,218,942
Ranked in the World
#61
222.02 per km²
↑ 6.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#62
Malaysia
Population
32,776,195
Ranked in the World
#154
Male Population
17,166,530
Ranked in the World
#43
Female Population
16,407,343
Ranked in the World
#45
104.42 per km²
↑ 4.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#105
Maldives
Population
543,620
Ranked in the World
#33
Male Population
300,736
Ranked in the World
#167
Female Population
220,721
Ranked in the World
#169
1,736.74 per km²
↓ 4.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#6
Mali
Population
20,855,724
Ranked in the World
#140
Male Population
11,060,744
Ranked in the World
#57
Female Population
10,844,239
Ranked in the World
#59
19.09 per km²
↑ 11.64%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#190
Malta
Population
516,869
Ranked in the World
#32
Male Population
269,705
Ranked in the World
#168
Female Population
248,831
Ranked in the World
#168
1,672.08 per km²
↑ 3.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#7
Marshall Islands
Population
59,618
Ranked in the World
#10
Male Population
21,483
Ranked in the World
#196
Female Population
20,567
Ranked in the World
#194
233.31 per km²
↓ 29.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#60
The Marshall Islands, the tenth least populated country, have a population of 59,618, comprising 21,483 males and 20,567 females, with a population density of 233.31 per km². This Micronesian nation is known for its stunning coral atolls, vibrant marine life, and the lingering effects of nuclear testing carried out by the United States during the mid-20th century.
Mauritania
Population
4,775,110
Ranked in the World
#76
Male Population
2,260,590
Ranked in the World
#124
Female Population
2,354,385
Ranked in the World
#123
4.72 per km²
↑ 2.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#209
Mauritius
Population
1,266,060
Ranked in the World
#46
Male Population
624,734
Ranked in the World
#154
Female Population
641,326
Ranked in the World
#154
640.67 per km²
↑ 2.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#18
Mexico
Population
130,262,220
Ranked in the World
#189
Male Population
61,856,137
Ranked in the World
#10
Female Population
64,849,001
Ranked in the World
#10
66.08 per km²
↓ 1.37%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#136
Moldova
Population
2,573,928
Ranked in the World
#61
Male Population
1,241,384
Ranked in the World
#140
Female Population
1,373,816
Ranked in the World
#138
104.48 per km²
↑ 16.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#104
Monaco
Population
39,520
Ranked in the World
#7
Male Population
17,982
Ranked in the World
#198
Female Population
18,704
Ranked in the World
#197
18,148.5 per km²
↓ 6.92%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#2
Monaco, the seventh least populated country, has a population of 39,520, including 17,982 males and 18,704 females, with an astounding population density of 18,148.5 per km². It is also the third least populated country in Europe. This tiny city-state on the French Riviera is famous for its luxurious casinos, Formula One Grand Prix, and as a playground for the rich and famous.
Mongolia
Population
3,329,282
Ranked in the World
#70
Male Population
1,661,462
Ranked in the World
#130
Female Population
1,686,321
Ranked in the World
#131
2.21 per km²
↑ 5.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#217
Montenegro
Population
620,173
Ranked in the World
#35
Male Population
301,673
Ranked in the World
#166
Female Population
317,538
Ranked in the World
#166
46.58 per km²
↑ 1.04%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#157
Morocco
Population
37,344,787
Ranked in the World
#159
Male Population
18,665,663
Ranked in the World
#40
Female Population
18,410,922
Ranked in the World
#40
84.79 per km²
↑ 1.3%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#120
Mozambique
Population
32,163,045
Ranked in the World
#153
Male Population
15,737,224
Ranked in the World
#48
Female Population
16,339,849
Ranked in the World
#46
43.11 per km²
↑ 5.4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#160
Myanmar
Population
54,806,014
Ranked in the World
#172
Male Population
26,782,671
Ranked in the World
#26
Female Population
27,015,414
Ranked in the World
#26
83.62 per km²
↓ 0.45%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#121
Namibia
Population
2,587,344
Ranked in the World
#62
Male Population
1,221,166
Ranked in the World
#141
Female Population
1,308,985
Ranked in the World
#141
3.16 per km²
↑ 1.94%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#216
Nauru
Population
10,873
Ranked in the World
#1
Male Population
6,361
Ranked in the World
#202
Female Population
6,151
Ranked in the World
#201
639 per km²
↑ 17.53%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#19
Nauru is the least populated country with a population of 10,873, consisting of 6,361 males and 6,151 females, and has a population density of 639 per km². Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, faces challenges such as the depletion of its phosphate reserves and dependence on aid and offshore banking.
Nepal
Population
29,674,920
Ranked in the World
#150
Male Population
14,370,965
Ranked in the World
#50
Female Population
15,664,025
Ranked in the World
#48
215.53 per km²
↑ 4.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#64
Netherlands
Population
17,533,405
Ranked in the World
#133
Male Population
8,712,076
Ranked in the World
#67
Female Population
8,820,968
Ranked in the World
#67
523.26 per km²
↑ 0.49%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#25
New Caledonia
Population
272,620
Ranked in the World
#25
Male Population
134,914
Ranked in the World
#174
Female Population
136,116
Ranked in the World
#174
16.03 per km²
↑ 7.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#198
New Zealand
Population
5,122,600
Ranked in the World
#79
Male Population
2,538,828
Ranked in the World
#122
Female Population
2,583,772
Ranked in the World
#120
19.86 per km²
↑ 1.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#187
Nicaragua
Population
6,702,379
Ranked in the World
#91
Male Population
3,375,630
Ranked in the World
#105
Female Population
3,474,910
Ranked in the World
#105
58.55 per km²
↑ 5.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#145
Niger
Population
25,130,810
Ranked in the World
#143
Male Population
12,809,135
Ranked in the World
#55
Female Population
12,443,587
Ranked in the World
#56
21.48 per km²
↑ 8.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#185
Nigeria
Population
211,400,704
Ranked in the World
#192
Male Population
107,827,012
Ranked in the World
#6
Female Population
105,574,310
Ranked in the World
#7
245.73 per km²
↑ 5.87%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#53
North Korea
Population
25,887,045
Ranked in the World
#145
Male Population
12,844,385
Ranked in the World
#54
Female Population
13,127,524
Ranked in the World
#54
217.26 per km²
↑ 1.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#63
Northern Mariana Islands
Population
57,910
Ranked in the World
#9
Male Population
26,597
Ranked in the World
#193
Female Population
22,884
Ranked in the World
#192
108.25 per km²
↓ 14.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#100
The Northern Mariana Islands, ninth on the list, have a population of 57,910, with 26,597 males and 22,884 females, and a population density of 108.25 per km². This U.S. Commonwealth in the western Pacific Ocean offers a mix of Micronesian and American cultures and attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and World War II relics.
Norway
Population
5,408,320
Ranked in the World
#83
Male Population
2,728,232
Ranked in the World
#117
Female Population
2,680,087
Ranked in the World
#117
15.03 per km²
↑ 1.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#199
Oman
Population
5,223,376
Ranked in the World
#82
Male Population
2,761,768
Ranked in the World
#114
Female Population
1,758,703
Ranked in the World
#129
15.01 per km²
↓ 11.18%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#200
Pakistan
Population
225,199,929
Ranked in the World
#194
Male Population
116,815,852
Ranked in the World
#5
Female Population
114,586,264
Ranked in the World
#5
311.96 per km²
↑ 6.8%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#41
Palau
Population
18,174
Ranked in the World
#2
Male Population
9,380
Ranked in the World
#201
Female Population
8,643
Ranked in the World
#200
39.26 per km²
↓ 0.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#164
Palau is the second least populated country with a population of 18,174, comprising 9,380 males and 8,643 females, and has a population density of 39.26 per km². Palau, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse marine life, and vibrant coral reefs, attracting tourists interested in ecotourism and diving.
Panama
Population
4,381,583
Ranked in the World
#75
Male Population
2,176,523
Ranked in the World
#125
Female Population
2,174,744
Ranked in the World
#124
60.23 per km²
↑ 1.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#144
Papua New Guinea
Population
9,119,005
Ranked in the World
#103
Male Population
5,137,884
Ranked in the World
#91
Female Population
4,811,553
Ranked in the World
#95
22.81 per km²
↑ 13.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#184
Paraguay
Population
7,219,641
Ranked in the World
#96
Male Population
3,365,265
Ranked in the World
#106
Female Population
3,338,534
Ranked in the World
#106
17.27 per km²
↓ 5.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#195
People's Republic of China
Population
1,412,360,000
Ranked in the World
#198
Male Population
721,140,373
Ranked in the World
#2
Female Population
691,219,627
Ranked in the World
#1
151.27 per km²
↑ 0.91%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#75
China is the most populated country in the world with a population of 1,430,000,000.
Peru
Population
33,359,416
Ranked in the World
#155
Male Population
16,695,110
Ranked in the World
#45
Female Population
17,020,361
Ranked in the World
#43
26.84 per km²
↑ 2.84%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#177
Philippines
Population
111,046,910
Ranked in the World
#186
Male Population
57,817,463
Ranked in the World
#13
Female Population
56,062,865
Ranked in the World
#13
393.53 per km²
↑ 5.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#32
Poland
Population
37,781,024
Ranked in the World
#160
Male Population
18,253,255
Ranked in the World
#41
Female Population
19,493,868
Ranked in the World
#38
134.02 per km²
↑ 8.61%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#85
Portugal
Population
10,299,423
Ranked in the World
#112
Male Population
4,871,266
Ranked in the World
#94
Female Population
5,453,881
Ranked in the World
#84
111.87 per km²
↓ 0.47%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#96
Puerto Rico
Population
3,263,584
Ranked in the World
#69
Male Population
1,541,554
Ranked in the World
#133
Female Population
1,722,030
Ranked in the World
#130
367.57 per km²
↓ 0.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#36
Qatar
Population
2,930,524
Ranked in the World
#65
Male Population
1,953,675
Ranked in the World
#126
Female Population
734,561
Ranked in the World
#151
236.41 per km²
↓ 7.29%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#57
Republic of Macedonia
Population
2,065,092
Ranked in the World
#55
Male Population
1,029,632
Ranked in the World
#145
Female Population
1,035,460
Ranked in the World
#146
82.7 per km²
↑ 0.98%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#122
Republic of the Congo
Population
5,657,017
Ranked in the World
#86
Male Population
2,914,434
Ranked in the World
#111
Female Population
2,921,372
Ranked in the World
#111
17.88 per km²
↑ 7.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#193
Romania
Population
19,115,146
Ranked in the World
#137
Male Population
9,244,086
Ranked in the World
#64
Female Population
9,875,794
Ranked in the World
#62
86.46 per km²
↑ 4.04%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#117
Russia
Population
143,446,060
Ranked in the World
#190
Male Population
66,624,709
Ranked in the World
#9
Female Population
76,824,577
Ranked in the World
#9
8.82 per km²
↑ 0.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#206
Rwanda
Population
13,276,517
Ranked in the World
#125
Male Population
6,582,239
Ranked in the World
#75
Female Population
6,879,649
Ranked in the World
#74
571.33 per km²
↑ 6.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#21
San Marino
Population
34,010
Ranked in the World
#4
Male Population
16,419
Ranked in the World
#199
Female Population
17,326
Ranked in the World
#198
560.7 per km²
↓ 1.08%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#22
San Marino, the fourth least populated country, has a population of 34,010, including 16,419 males and 17,326 females, with a population density of 560.7 per km². Located in southern Europe, San Marino is one of the world's oldest republics and is surrounded entirely by Italy. It boasts a rich history, medieval architecture, and a thriving tourism industry.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Population
223,364
Ranked in the World
#24
Male Population
111,305
Ranked in the World
#177
Female Population
111,802
Ranked in the World
#175
Saudi Arabia
Population
35,340,680
Ranked in the World
#158