New Top 5 most populated countries in Asia

This list is based on the population estimates by the United Nations.

Bangladesh

5

India's eastern neighbor Bangladesh has the fifth largest population in Asia. The current population in Bangladesh is around 173 million.

Pakistan

4

Pakistan has a population of around 241 million which makes it the fourth most populated country in Asia.

Indonesia

3

With a population of around 278 million, Indonesia takes the number 3 spot on this list.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Overall, Indonesia ranks number 4 in the world.

China

2

China is the second most populated country in the world and Asia. The population in China is estimated at 1.426 billion.

India

1

India has overtaken China as the most populated country in the world.

The population in India is now estimated at 1.429 billion.

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