| Rank | Land | Bevölkerung | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,343,239,923 |  |
| 2 | Indien | 1,205,073,612 | |
| 3 | Vereinigte Staaten | 313,847,465 | |
| 4 | Indonesien | 248,645,008 | |
| 5 | Brasilien | 199,321,413 | |
| 6 | Pakistan | 190,291,129 | |
| 7 | Nigeria | 170,123,740 | |
| 8 | Bangladesch | 161,083,804 | |
| 9 | Russische Föderation | 142,517,670 | |
| 10 | Japan | 127,368,088 | |
Quelle: CIA World Factbook - Version Januar 1, 2012
See also: Bevölkerung map