The table demonstrates the data about the top ten countries which had the biggest populations in 2019 with predictions for 2100. Overall, apart from China and Brazil, all other projections show population growth between 2019 to 2100 while there will be a significant shuffling of positions by some countries and the replacement of new contenders.
In detail, in 2019, China had the largest population of 1,439 million, with India on a second place at 1,380 million people. However, by 2100, India is projected to have the highest population of 1,551 million, followed by China with 941 million. Although the USA is predicted to increase its population from 331 million to 478 million, it steps down from 3rd to 4th place, which is overtaken by Nigeria with the amount of population of 730 million.
Population growth of Pakistan will increase by 95 million, but still remain the same place in 2100 whereas, Indonesia’s population will also increase from 274 to 292 million, but will be replaced by D.R. Congo with the population of 296 million. The population of Nigeria will demonstrate a significant growth by 524 million and will move from 7th place to 3rd place in the next 11 years while, Brazil’s population will degrade from 213 million to 177 million. In 2100, Bangladesh, Russia, and Mexico will not be on the top ten rank and will be replaced by Ethiopia and Tanzania instead
