
In 2023, the global population reached new balances, confirmed by official data from the United Nations Population Division. The report highlights a global ranking where India takes first place, surpassing China. Africa shows the most promising growth rates, while Europe appears to be slowing down.
With 1,428.6 million people, India becomes the most populous country, overtaking China (1,410.7 million). This historic shift reflects diverging trends: China is slowing, while India continues to grow amid urban and employment challenges.
Asia is home to over 4.3 billion people. Besides India and China, notable countries include Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, and the Philippines. However, countries like Japan show signs of decline.
Eight African countries in the ranking total nearly 800 million people. Africa is young and expanding fast, with increasing geopolitical and social potential.
The U.S., Brazil, and Mexico account for most of the Americas’ population. North America has the highest per-country average, driven by the U.S.
Europe includes Russia, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, and Ukraine. With around 500 million people, Europe faces structural demographic decline.