All List of countries in the World, countries name, Population
There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.
As of today, 195 nations are Recognized in the world, 193 of which are members of the United Nations. The other two countries, the Holy See and the State of Palestine, hold the status of non-member observer states. These countries represent a diverse range of cultures, languages, and regions, each with its unique history, geography, and economy. The United Nations serves as a platform for these countries to come together and work towards common goals, such as promoting peace, protecting human rights, and fostering sustainable development.
Where are they located?
Of the 195 countries in the world:
- 54 countries are in Africa
- 48 in Asia
- 44 in Europe
- 33 in Latin America and the Caribbean
- 14 in Oceania
- 2 in Northern America
List of countries in the World
Below is the full table of countries ranked by the most populous and showing current population, share of world population, and land area: See also: List with both countries and dependencies together | Alphabetical list of countries (includes dependencies)
| SR. NO. | Country | Population (2023) | World share | Land Area (Km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.5 % | 9,388,211 |
| 2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.7 % | 2,973,190 |
| 2 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.2 % | 9,147,420 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.5 % | 1,811,570 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.8 % | 770,880 |
| 6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.7 % | 8,358,140 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.6 % | 910,770 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.1 % | 130,170 |
| 9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.9 % | 16,376,870 |
| 10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.7 % | 1,943,950 |
| 11 | Japan | 126,476,461 | 1.6 % | 364,555 |
| 12 | Ethiopia | 114,963,588 | 1.5 % | 1,000,000 |
| 13 | Philippines | 109,581,078 | 1.4 % | 298,170 |
| 14 | Egypt | 102,334,404 | 1.3 % | 995,450 |
| 15 | Vietnam | 97,338,579 | 1.2 % | 310,070 |
| 16 | DR Congo | 89,561,403 | 1.1 % | 2,267,050 |
| 17 | Turkey | 84,339,067 | 1.1 % | 769,630 |
| 18 | Iran | 83,992,949 | 1.1 % | 1,628,550 |
| 19 | Germany | 83,783,942 | 1.1 % | 348,560 |
| 20 | Thailand | 69,799,978 | 0.9 % | 510,890 |
| 21 | United Kingdom | 67,886,011 | 0.9 % | 241,930 |
| 22 | France | 65,273,511 | 0.8 % | 547,557 |
| 23 | Italy | 60,461,826 | 0.8 % | 294,140 |
| 24 | Tanzania | 59,734,218 | 0.8 % | 885,800 |
| 25 | South Africa | 59,308,690 | 0.8 % | 1,213,090 |
| 26 | Myanmar | 54,409,800 | 0.7 % | 653,290 |
| 27 | Kenya | 53,771,296 | 0.7 % | 569,140 |
| 28 | South Korea | 51,269,185 | 0.7 % | 97,230 |
| 29 | Colombia | 50,882,891 | 0.7 % | 1,109,500 |
| 30 | Spain | 46,754,778 | 0.6 % | 498,800 |