Top 10 most populated countries in Asia
Asia is not only the largest continent on earth but also the most populous continent. Countries in this continent are well known for their rich culture and history. In terms of technology, Japan and China are one of the world’s leading countries transforming the way we perceive the world. Here are the most populated countries in the Asia according to worldometer:
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1. India (1.45b)
2. China (1.41b)
3. Indonesia (285m)
4. Pakistan (253m)
5. Bangladesh (175m)
6. Japan (123m)
7. Philippines (116m)
8. Vietnam (101m)
9. Iran (92m)
10. Turkey (87m)
1. India (1.45b)
India is the top most populated country in the world after overtaking China (who has since held the title) in 2023. India is a diverse country with rich and different cultural heritage. The country has several languages, religions and traditions. It is also one of the largest countries in terms of land area. The current population is estimated to be 1.42 billion.
2. China (1.41b)
China is now the second most populated country in the world with about 1.41 billion people. China is widely known for its unique tradition and history of centuries. The country is the third largest country in the world in terms of land area. China has been having a steady increase in population since 1980 when it was just below 1 billion people.
3. Indonesia (285m)
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim majority country in the world, and the third most populated country in Asia. More than half of its population lives on Java — the most populous island. The country has about 17,000 islands. Indonesia has a rich culture that emanated from Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. The country has about 285 million residents making it the fourth most populated country in the world.
4. Pakistan (253m)
Pakistan is a Muslim majority country close to China, India, Iran and Afghanistan. Their culture is a mixture of Islam, Central and Southern Asian. About 253 million people live in Pakistan.
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5. Bangladesh (175m)
Bangladesh is also a Muslim country with a population of 175 million people. It is located in Southern Asia. The country has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
6. Japan (123m)
Japan is one of the most developed countries in the world. It is known for its technological advancements, culture and cuisine. The country has a rich history of thousands of years and its current population is 123 million.
7. Philippines (116m)
The Philippines is in Southeast Asia. It has over 7,000 islands and unique culture originated from the Chinese, American and Spanish. The Philippines has an estimate of about 116 million people residing there.
8. Vietnam (101m)
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. The country is known for its natural cuisine, rich history and natural beauty. Their various cultures are a blend of French, Chinese and Khmer cultures. Vietnam has a population of 101 million people.
9. Iran (92m)
Iran is a Muslim populated country with about 92 million residents. The country has a rich culture and history. Their way of life can be traced to Arab, Persian and Central Asian cultures.
10. Turkey (87m)
Turkey is predominantly a Muslim country with about 87 million people. The country is located in between Europe and Asia. Turkey has a rich culture influenced by Byzantine, Islam and Ottoman.
