Most Populous Countries, 2011 | Population in 2011 (in millions) | Most Populous Countries, 2050 (estimated) | Population in 2050 (estimated, in millions) |
---|---|---|---|
China | 1,346 | India | 1,692 |
India | 1,241 | China | 1,313 |
United States | 312 | Nigeria | 433 |
Indonesia | 238 | United States | 423 |
Brazil | 197 | Pakistan | 314 |
Pakistan | 177 | Indonesia | 309 |
Nigeria | 162 | Bangladesh | 226 |
Bangladesh | 151 | Brazil | 223 |
Russia | 143 | Ethiopia | 174 |
Japan | 128 | Philippines | 150 |
(Source: Population Reference Bureau, 2011 World Population Data Sheet) |