The 10 largest countries in 2100 revealed | World | News

From a global population of approximately 2.5 billion in 1950 to an estimated eight billion by mid-November 2022, the world’s population has grown at an incredible pace.

This growth is expected to continue, reaching approximately 9.7 billion by 2050 and possibly 10.4 billion by 2100.

While some countries may expect a population decline, including Russia, that prospect has disappeared Vladimir Putin so scared that he plans to ban ‘child-free’ propaganda; others are expected to experience significant growth.

Despite India and China being the most populous countries in the world, the African continent dominates the projections.

This list reveals the top 10 countries that will have the highest population densities by 2100, as predicted by the United Nations Population Division.

The UN Population Division, part of the Ministry of Economic and Social Affairs, collects and analyzes global data on topics such as migration, fertility and population growth. Using these insights, it generates the UN’s official demographic estimates and projections for every country and region worldwide.

There are several factors that influence population growth. High fertility rates lead to more births, which drives population growth. Longevity, meanwhile, extends the average lifespan, resulting in an aging yet larger population base. Migration also plays a role, as people move, often changing the population balance in both the country of departure and destination.

In 2023, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world. The UN estimates that India’s population will continue to grow in the coming decades and will remain the most populous country with an estimated 1,533 million inhabitants, or 1.5 billion.

China, meanwhile, recently reached its maximum size yet and has been declining since 2022. By 2100, the country is expected to have a population of 633 million.

Pakistan is expected to rise from its current position as the fifth most populous country in 2024 to the third in 2054, with a population of 389 million. This is expected to increase to an impressive 511 million by 2100.

Similarly, Nigeria currently ranks sixth but is expected to become the fourth largest country by 2100, growing from 251 million in 2024 to 477 million.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will not even make the top 10 in 2024. However, the country is expected to increase dramatically in size to fifth place by 2100, with a projected population of 431 million.

The United States is currently the third largest country in 2024 with 345 million inhabitants. However, this number is expected to decline by 2054, to just 384 million in 2054 and then 421 million in 2100, securing sixth place on the list. Population growth in the US is mainly due to immigration because the fertility rate is lower

Ethiopia will also see a dramatic increase in population over the next thirty years, from 132 million to 240 million. By 2100, the country is expected to have 367 million people, making it the seventh most populous country. Indonesia will also lose positions on the list by 2100. Currently the country is the fourth most populous country with 283 million inhabitants, but it is expected to drop to sixth place in 2054 and to only eighth place in 2100 with 296 million inhabitants.

The population of the United Republic of Tanzania is also expected to grow at an incredible rate. Tanzania is currently not even in the top 13 countries, but it will become the ninth most populous country by 2100, with 263 million inhabitants.

Bangladesh will complete the top 10, with a population of 209 million, although it will lose the eighth place it currently holds in 2024.

Excessive population growth can have negative consequences for a country in several ways. It puts pressure on resources such as food, water and energy, leading to shortages and higher prices. Overpopulation exacerbates environmental degradation through increased pollution and deforestation and also creates economic challenges with higher unemployment and poverty rates. The pressure on infrastructure and public services, such as healthcare and education, can lead to an inadequate supply.