what are the 10 countries with the largest population

Here are the 10 countries with the largest population as of 2023, based on the latest United Nations Population Division estimates:

1. China - 1,425,671,352
2. India - 1,428,627,663
3. United States - 339,996,563
4. Indonesia - 277,534,122
5. Pakistan - 233,500,636
6. Brazil - 215,425,392
7. Nigeria - 211,401,000
8. Bangladesh - 170,982,000
9. Russia - 146,171,015
10. Mexico - 131,006,976

Its worth noting that the exact population figures may vary slightly depending on the source, but these are the most commonly cited countries with the largest populations.