The Top 20 Most Populous Countries in 2024 are dominated by nations with large populations in Asia and Africa. India leads the list with approximately 1.47 billion people, followed closely by China at 1.46 billion. Other populous nations include the United States (342 million), Indonesia (289 million), and Pakistan (242 million). Notable African countries like Nigeria (231 million) and Egypt (102 million) also feature prominently. Together, these 20 nations account for over 70% of the global population, reflecting significant regional population distributions across the globe