The population density of a country is the number of people living per square kilometer (or per square mile) of its land area. This article lists the top 10 most densely populated countries in the world. Monaco tops the list, with a population density of over 26,000 people per square kilometer.
Top 10 most densely populated countries in the world
| Rank | Country | Population density (people per square kilometer of land area) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 26,145 |
| 2 | Singapore | 8,476 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 2,005 |
| 4 | Maldives | 1,753 |
| 5 | Malta | 1,692 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 1,317 |
| 7 | Vatican City | 1,126 |
| 8 | Barbados | 657 |
| 9 | Mauritius | 627 |
| 10 | Nauru | 594 |
Source: UN, World Population Prospects 2024
Note: This list includes only internationally recognized sovereign states.
Key points
- Monaco is the most densely populated sovereign country in the world.
- Among countries with populations exceeding 10 million, Bangladesh has the highest population density.
- Population density of India: 484 persons per square km
- Population density of China: 148 persons per square km
- Population density of the USA: 38 persons per square km
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