What is the most populous country in the world. Countries with the highest population density in the world, Europe, Asia, Africa, America

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• Density: 635.19 people/km 2
• Square: 2040 km 2
• Population: 1,295,789 people
• Motto:"Star and Key of the Indian Ocean"
• Form of government: Parliamentary republic
• Capital: Port Louis

Island state in East Africa. Located in the southwestern Indian Ocean, approximately 900 km east of Madagascar. The republic includes the islands of Mauritius (the largest, 1865 km 2) and Rodrigues (104 km 2), which are part of the Mascarene Islands archipelago, as well as the Cargados-Carajos archipelago, the Agalega Islands and many small islets. The capital is the city of Port Louis, located on the island of Mauritius.

Mauritius's economy is based on sugar production (sugar cane is grown on approximately 90% of cultivated farmland), tourism and the textile industry, making it the third country in terms of living standards in Africa (after Libya and the Seychelles) and 7th in terms of GDP per capita (after Equatorial Guinea). Guinea, Libya, Seychelles, Gabon, Botswana and Tunisia). Recently, offshore and banking business has been developing, as well as the extraction and processing of seafood and fish. It ranks 5th in terms of competitiveness in Africa (after South Africa, Libya, Botswana and Gabon).

Mauritius has an armed force of about 20 thousand people, which are used to eliminate the consequences of natural disasters (typhoons), and are a kind of analogue of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there are police, police special forces and a maritime patrol service.

9

• Density: 648 people/km 2
• Square: 35,980 km 2
• Population: 23,299,716 people
• Form of government: mixed republic
• Capital: Taipei

A partially recognized state in East Asia, which formerly had a one-party system, broad diplomatic recognition and control over all of China, has now become a democratic state with limited diplomatic recognition and control only of Taiwan and surrounding islands. She is one of the founders of the UN and previously served on the UN Security Council (in 1971, the seat of the Republic of China in the UN was transferred to the People's Republic of China). The Republic of China is recognized by 22 UN member states, but actually maintains relations with most countries in the world through its representative offices.

8

• Density: 660 people/km 2
• Square: 439 km 2
• Population: 277,821 people
• Motto:"Pride and Industry"
• Form of government: an independent state within the Commonwealth led by Great Britain
• Capital: Bridgetown

A state in the West Indies on the island of the same name in the Lesser Antilles group, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Located relatively close to the South American continent, 434.5 km northeast of Venezuela.

Barbados is one of the leading developing countries in terms of living standards and literacy of the population according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), being in fourth place. Education is built on the British model. Expenditures on it amount to about 20% of the country's annual budget. The literacy rate is close to 100%.

The country has well-developed tourism (suitable climate, developed transport infrastructure), and the sugar industry. Information technologies and the financial services sector are new directions of economic development.

Barbados is more influenced by English culture than other West Indian islands. A great example of this is the national sport of cricket.

7

• Density: 1154.7 people/km 2
• Square: 147,570 km 2
• Population: 168,957,745 people
• Form of government: Unitary republic
• Capital: Dhaka

Bangladesh is an agrarian-industrial country with a dynamically developing economy. It is distinguished by significant ethnocultural diversity and has a rich culture that has absorbed elements of various traditions of the region.

It is one of the poorest countries in Asia. 63% of the working population is employed in agriculture. The humid tropical climate allows farming all year round, although droughts occur in the west of the country. Residents grow rice, jute, tea (in the northeast), wheat, sugar cane, potatoes, tobacco, legumes, sunflowers, spices, and fruits (including mangoes). The population periodically suffers from hunger due to floods that destroy rice crops. The country also breeds cattle (bulls and buffaloes), poultry, and fish and seafood are caught in rivers and the Bay of Bengal (the main fishing port is Chittagong). Fish, along with rice, is the main element of the diet of the country's inhabitants. The country is producing natural gas. The main industries: cotton, jute, clothing, tea, paper, cement, chemical (fertilizer production), sugar, textile engineering.

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• Square: 300 km 2
• Population: 341,256 people
• Density: 1,359 people/km 2
• Form of government: Presidential republic
• Capital: Male

The Republic of Maldives is a South Asian country and is located on a group of atolls consisting of 1,192 coral islets in the Indian Ocean south of India.

The islands do not rise much above sea level: the highest point of the archipelago is on the southern Addu (Sienu) atoll - 2.4 m. Due to this, the Maldives is known as the lowest located state.

The total area is 90 thousand km², the land area is 298 km 2. The capital Male, the only city and port of the archipelago, is located on the atoll of the same name.

As for tourism, it is worth noting that all the main beauties of the Maldives are located below sea level, but there are no special attractions on land. There is an unremarkable capital, Male, many similar uninhabited islands where people like to have picnics, as well as a kind of “action” - a fishing excursion. Perhaps the only notable overwater excursion is the “Photo Flight”, a seaplane flight over the islands. Other popular excursions are a yacht cruise or a submarine dive. The most common way of spending time among tourists in the Maldives is diving, since there are coral reefs near every island. Also popular are windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, beach volleyball, tennis, billiards, squash and darts.

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• Density: 1432 people/km 2
• Square: 316 km 2
• Population: 429,344 people
• Motto:"Valor and constancy"
• Form of government: Parliamentary republic, democracy
• Capital: Valletta

The Republic of Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean Sea. The name comes from the ancient Phoenician malat (“harbour”, “shelter”).

In 1964, Malta gained independence from Great Britain, and in 1974 a republic was proclaimed, but until 1979, when the last British naval base in Malta was liquidated, the British Queen was still considered the head of state.

The territory of Malta is represented by the Maltese archipelago, consisting mainly of the islands of Malta and Gozo. It also includes the uninhabited islands of St. Paul and Filfla, the sparsely inhabited island of Comino, and tiny Cominotto and Filfoletta. Malta is 27 km long and 15 km wide (less than the diameter of the Moscow Ring Road). Gozo is half the size, and Comino is only 2 km long. Malta is the only country in Europe that does not have permanent rivers or natural lakes.

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• Density: 1626 people/km 2
• Square: 765 km 2
• Population: 1,343,000 people
• Form of government: dualistic monarchy
• Capital: Manama

An island state on the archipelago of the same name in the Persian Gulf in South-West Asia, the smallest Arab state. Bahrain occupies three relatively large and many small islands 16 km east of the coast of Saudi Arabia and is connected to this country by a road bridge.

The kingdom hosts the main operational base of the US Fifth Fleet in Juffair, near Manama.

Before the discovery of oil fields in 1932, the industry of Bahrain's economy was pearl fishing (which still remains one of the main ones). Oil production and refining used to account for 60% of GDP, now it is 30%. Deposits of Bahraini “black gold” are depleting. Despite this, in 2015 the country produced 18.462 million barrels of oil, which is 3.7% higher than in 2014. The country also produces and processes natural gas, the reserves of which are significant. Offshore banking business has been developed.

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• Density: 1900 people/km 2
• Square: 0.44 km 2
• Population: 842 people
• Form of government: absolute theocratic monarchy
• Capital:

And, undoubtedly, the title of the smallest state in the world belongs to the Vatican. Vatican City is a dwarf enclave state (the smallest officially recognized state in the world) within the territory of Rome, associated with Italy. The Vatican's status in international law is an auxiliary sovereign territory of the Holy See, the seat of the highest spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.

Diplomatic missions of foreign countries are accredited to the Holy See, not to the Vatican City State. Foreign embassies and missions accredited to the Holy See, due to the small territory of the Vatican, are located in Rome (including the Italian embassy, ​​which is thus located in its own capital.

In antiquity, the territory of the Vatican (lat. ager vaticanus) was not inhabited, since in Ancient Rome this place was considered holy. Emperor Claudius held circus games at this place. In 326, after the advent of Christianity, the Basilica of Constantine was erected over the supposed tomb of St. Peter, and from then on the site began to be inhabited.

The Vatican is a theocratic state ruled by the Holy See. The sovereign of the Holy See, in whose hands the absolute legislative, executive and judicial powers are concentrated, is the Pope, elected by the cardinals for a life term. After the death or abdication of the Pope and during the conclave until the enthronement of the new Pope, his duties (with significant restrictions) are performed by the Camerlengo.

The Vatican has a non-profit planned economy. Sources of income are primarily donations from Catholics around the world. Part of the funds comes from tourism (sale of postage stamps, Vatican euro coins, souvenirs, fees for visiting museums). The majority of the workforce (museum staff, gardeners, janitors, etc.) are Italian citizens.

The Vatican budget is US$310 million.

The Vatican has its own bank, better known as the Institute of Religious Affairs.

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• Density: 7,437 people/km 2
• Square: 719.1 km 2
• Population: 5,312,400 people
• Motto:"Go Singapore"
• Form of government: parliamentary republic
• Capital:

Singapore is a city-state located on islands in Southeast Asia, separated from the southern tip of the Malacca Peninsula by the narrow Strait of Johor. It borders the Sultanate of Johor, part of Malaysia, and the Riau Islands, part of Indonesia.

The name Singapore comes from the Malay singa (lion), borrowed from the Sanskrit sinha (lion), and the Sanskrit pura (city).

The area of ​​Singapore is gradually increasing thanks to the reclamation program that has been in place since the 1960s. Currently, the state of Singapore consists of 63 islands. The largest of them are Singapore (main island), Ubin, Tekong Besar, Brani, Sentosa, Semakau and Sudong. The highest point is Bukit Timah Hill (163.3 m).

Singapore maintains diplomatic relations with 186 countries, although many of them do not have embassies. It is a member of the UN, the British Commonwealth, ASEAN and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Singapore is characterized by a favorable investment climate, a highly competitive environment, leading rankings of economic freedom, a highly educated and disciplined population, and a greatly increased level of well-being. But here, unfortunately, there is also a dependence on imported supplies of almost all food, water and energy.

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• Density: 18,679 people/km 2
• Square: 2.02 km 2
• Population: 30,508 people
• Motto:"God willing"
• Form of government: dualistic constitutional monarchy
• Capital:

A dwarf state associated with France, located in southern Europe on the coast of the Ligurian Sea near the French Cote d'Azur, 20 km northeast of Nice; on land it borders with France. It is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world. The Principality is widely known for its casino in Monte Carlo and the stage of the Formula 1 championship, the Monaco Grand Prix, held here. The length of the coastline is 4.1 km, the length of land borders is 4.4 km. Over the past 20 years, the country's territory has increased by almost 40 hectares due to the drainage of marine areas.

The first people built their settlements on the territory of Monaco in the 10th century BC. e., these were the Phoenicians. Much later the Greeks and Monoiki joined.

The history of modern Monaco begins in 1215 with the founding of a colony of the Genoese Republic on the territory of the principality and the construction of a fortress.

As of 2014, the population of Monaco is 37,800 people, but it is worth noting that most of the full citizens of the state are Monegasques. They are exempt from taxes and have the right to settle in the area of ​​the old city.

Monaco's economy is developing mainly due to tourism, gambling, the construction of new residences, as well as due to media coverage of the life of the princely family.

The population density of countries around the world varies significantly. In some countries, only 3-4 people live per square kilometer. In others, the same unit of area accounts for several thousand inhabitants. The difference is truly impressive... What is the population density of the world's largest countries? And which states are the absolute leaders in this indicator?

History of the settlement of the planet's population

The population density of the countries of the world today varies greatly across regions and continents. To better understand the nature of this pattern, you need to quickly consider the history of the settlement of the population of our planet.

At the earliest stages of the development of society, people were attracted by flat expanses located on the shores of seas, large rivers or lakes. Obviously, farming was much easier here, it was more convenient to build houses and lay roads. But mountain ranges were developed tens of times slower. Traditionally, Southeast Asia has been characterized by high population density since ancient times. The reason for this is the formation of powerful rice growing centers here.

Later, with the development of technological progress, people began to flock to those areas of the Earth where plants and factories were actively being built, and entire industrial cities and villages arose. Such areas were Central and Western Europe, the Atlantic coast in the USA and others.

Since about the middle of the twentieth century, large cities - megacities - have become the main centers of gravity on Earth for the population. This phenomenon has received its name in science - urbanization.

Population density of countries of the world and continents: regional differences

The population of our planet is distributed extremely unevenly. First, let's look at some interesting numbers. Thus, about 75% of the Earth's population lives on only 7 percent of its area. Almost 80% of the population lives in the Eastern Hemisphere. The average population density of the world's countries is approximately 30 people per square kilometer (including Greenland and Antarctica).

To visualize how the population density of different continents of the planet varies, you need to look at the following map. On it, the whole world is divided by color into 7 zones, each of which is home to one billion people. By comparing the scale of these colored pieces, one can assess the degree of uneven distribution of the earth's population.

Thus, three continents of the Earth are very sparsely populated: Australia, North and South America. But 6 out of 7 billion people on our planet live in Europe, Asia and Africa.

All states are usually divided into four types based on population density:

• countries with low density (0-2 people/km 2);
• countries with average density (2-40 people/km 2);
• countries with high density (40-200 people/km 2);
• countries with maximum density (over 200 people/km 2).

Interestingly, striking contrasts in population density can be observed even within the same state. Vivid examples of such countries are Australia, where only the east coast is heavily populated; Egypt (Nile Valley), Indonesia (Java Island) and others.

If we talk about the regions of the planet, the most populated are the following:

• East Asia.
• South Asia.
• Southeast Asia.
• Western Europe.
• Northeastern states of the USA.

Main factors influencing world settlement

This uneven distribution of the world population is explained by a number of specific reasons (factors). Among them:

• natural-climatic factor (the settlement of people is affected by the topography of the territory, climatic conditions, wetlands, the presence of a water source, etc.);
• historical factor (according to scientists, the formation of Homo sapiens is associated with three centers on the planet, which influenced the high population density in these areas of the Earth);
• demographic factor (in some countries and regions, birth rates are several times higher than in others, which also explains regional differences in population density);
• economic factor (in the last two or three centuries, the influence of this factor is especially noticeable: people are attracted to industrialized areas with a sufficient number of cities, enterprises and infrastructure).

Countries in the world with the highest population density: TOP 10

Which modern countries on our planet can be called record holders for population density? As a rule, these are very small states in area. The countries of the world with the highest population density are presented in a table indicating the density indicator.

Russia is in 181st place on this list, the USA is in 142nd, Ukraine is in 99th.

In addition to countries, there are cities in the world where the population density reaches colossal values. The ten most populated cities on the planet include Shanghai, Karachi, Istanbul, Tokyo, Mumbai, Manila, Buenos Aires, Delhi, Dhaka and Moscow.

The most “spacious” countries in the world: TOP 10

However, there are many countries in the world with low population densities. You can drive (or walk) many kilometers through the territory of such states without meeting a single living soul.

Below are ten world countries with minimal population densities.

Finally…

The population density of the countries of the world is not the same in different regions of the planet. Thus, the average density is 30 people per square kilometer of area. However, in some states it reaches values ​​of 1000-2000 inhabitants per 1 km 2. In large cities on the planet, these figures are even higher.

With the death rate falling and the birth rate rising, the world's population is constantly growing. And if the population of the country is very high and the financial situation is unstable, then people may face a problem such as hunger. Already today, due to high population density, a number of countries cannot provide their people with essential goods. Below is a list of the ten most populous countries in the world.

The Republic of Mauritius is an island state in Africa, which includes many islands. The largest island is Mauritius (1865 sq. km). The total area of ​​the country is 2040 km. sq. The 2013 estimate for the country's population is 1,295,789 and its density 635.19 people/km. sq.

Taiwan (Republic of China)

Taiwan is an island in East Asia located off the coast of mainland China. After the Chinese Civil War in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and approximately 1.3 million people fled mainland China to establish the Republic of China. Taiwan's political status is controversial. As of 2011, Taiwan's population was 23,188,07 people, and its density 648 people/km. sq. The total area of ​​the country is 35,980 km. sq.

Barbados is an independent island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean located east of the Caribbean Sea. This small country is a major tourist destination. The total area of ​​the island of Barbados is 431 km. sq. The population as of 2009 is 284,589 people, and the population density is 660 people/km. sq.

The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a small country in South Asia with a total area of ​​144,000 km. sq. It ranks seventh in the list of the most densely populated countries with population density 1099.3 people/km. sq. Interestingly, Bangladesh also has the eighth largest population in the world with 150,039,000 people.

Bahrain is an island state in the Persian Gulf. It is the smallest Arab state, with a territory of only 750 km. sq. As of 2011, the population density is estimated to be 1189.5 people/km. kv, and the total population of the state is 1,234,571.

The Republic of Maldives is an island state consisting of 20 atolls located in the Indian Ocean. The country is located on 1,192 tiny islands, the total area of ​​which is 298 km. sq. Population density - 1,102 people/km. kv, and the total population of the Maldives is 393 thousand people.

Malta is a small island and state of the same name, part of an archipelago of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The resident population in Malta, as of 2006, is 405,577 people, and the density 1283 people/km. sq. The total area of ​​the country is 316 km. sq.

The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world. It occupies an area of ​​only 0.44 km. sq. and is located inside the Italian capital of Rome. The population of the tiny city-state is 842 people, but due to its small area, the Vatican ranks 3rd among the most populous countries in the world with an indicator 1900 people/km. sq.

The Republic of Singapore is a densely populated island nation located in Southeast Asia. The city-state covers an area of ​​715.8 km. sq. The total population for 2012 is 5,312,400 people, and the density 7,437 people/km. sq. Singapore is also one of the richest countries in the world due to its highly developed economy.

The Principality of Monaco is a dwarf state bordering France. It is considered the most populous country in the world, and also ranks second among the smallest independent states. The country's total population is 35,986 people and its area is 2.02 km. sq. (population density 17,814.85 people/km. kv).

To the question: “Which country in the world is the most populous?” most people will answer: “China.” Everyone knows that the population of China is approaching 1.5 billion people, they have heard about the Chinese multimillionaire cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, about the problem of overpopulation in China and about territorial conflicts between China and Russia. But very few people know that in the list of countries with the highest population density, China occupies a more than modest 56th place.

On average, 139.6 people live per 1 km2 in China, and the problem of overpopulation is caused not by a large number of residents, but by their uneven distribution throughout the territory. The densely populated regions of China are the eastern ones, especially the coastal ones, while the population density of the high-mountainous western regions tends to zero.

The population of neighboring India is not much inferior to China, and also exceeds 1 billion people. But at the same time, its area is three times smaller, and the average population density is much higher - 357 people per 1 km 2. But India is far from the leaders of the list - it only ranks 19th among the most populous countries.

The Principality of Monaco confidently holds the first place on the list. On 2 km 2 there are 4 cities: Monaco, Monte Carlo, La Condamine and Fontvieille, with a population of 30,586 people. Accordingly, the population density is 15,293 people per 1 km 2. It is difficult to imagine how embassies of 66 countries, about 800 international companies, as well as 50 banks are located on this piece of land. People of 125 nationalities live on the territory of the principality. The streets of Monaco run along the route of the most prestigious motorsport competitions - one of the Grand Prix stages of Formula 1. But in the regular army of Monaco there are only 82 people - this is less than the number of military bands.

Micro-states

The first six places in the list of countries with the highest population density are occupied by micro-states and city-states, which, in general, is not surprising - after all, in this case, the population density of the entire state consists of the population density of one city or agglomerate occupying the entire territory . In addition to Monaco, these are Singapore, the Maldives, the Vatican, Malta and Bahrain.

Among the non-dwarf states, the most populous country is Bangladesh. About 156 million people live on the territory of 143,998 km 2 (according to various sources - from 142 to 164 million). Thus, the estimated population density is 1084 people/km2. The USA, the third country in the world in terms of population, ranks only 142nd in density - 32 people/km 2 . Russia is one of the ten countries with the largest population - 143 million people, but at the same time the population density here is one of the lowest in the world - 8.36 people / km 2 (181st place). And the list of 195 states is closed by China’s northern neighbor - Mongolia - 2.0 people/km 2 .

The population density of the earth is 57 people per 1 square kilometer. According to statistics, the total number of people living in all countries of the world at the beginning of 2020 was 7,772,829,000 people. By the end of 2020, this figure is projected to grow by 1.2%.

Below are the states that were included in the ranking of countries with the highest population density according to the UN in 2020.

1 – Macau

Macau is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China with an area of ​​30 square kilometers. km. According to the UN, in 2020, 649,335 people live here, and the population density is 21,348 people per 1 square kilometer.

Macau Special Administrative Region of China

2 - Monaco

Second place in the ranking of countries by population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur - Monaco. The population of Monaco is only 38,964 people, and the total area of ​​the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. 19,427 people live per kilometer.

This population density is amazing. Monaco is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world. The state gained its popularity thanks to the annual holding of the famous Formula 1 racing championship on its territory. The kingdom is also famous for its gambling business and highly developed tourism sector.

The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density

3 - Singapore

Third place belongs to the business center of Asia - Singapore. Singapore has a population of 5,804,337 people. All inhabitants of this state live on 719.10 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km of area there are 8240 people.

Citizens of this financial and business center are experiencing an acute shortage of living space. The main population is concentrated in the western part of the state. The northern part of the island is covered with forests and parks, many of which are recognized as nature reserves. - one of the highest in Asia. or use within 72 hours.

4 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two special administrative centers of the People's Republic of China, along with Macau. It is located on the southern coast of China, surrounded by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea.

Hong Kong's population in 2020 is estimated at 7.50 million (104th in the world), and its density is 6,736 inhabitants. The area of ​​the state is 1104 square meters. km.

Hong Kong is the second most densely populated region of China

5 - Gibraltar

Gibraltar is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories. Its population is 33,701 people and its area is only 6 square kilometers.

The population density in 2020 is 5,617 people.

6 - Bahrain

It is the smallest Arab state in the Middle East, consisting of 33 islets. The average population density of Bahrain is 2224 people. In recent years, the population of the country, called the pearl of the Arab world, has grown from 1,343,000 to 1,641,172 people.

According to statistics, 18 migrants come to Bahrain every day for permanent residence. .

7 - Vatican

Seventh place rightfully belongs to the heart of the Catholic Church - the Vatican. According to statistics, only 799 people live on the territory of the Vatican.

The Vatican is located inside the Italian Republic and serves as the residence of the Pope, so there are no permanent residents in this dwarf country. The bulk of the population is the government of the country. Not all residents even have Vatican citizenship. Only 450 people have citizenship of the mini-state.

The Vatican is one of the smallest states in the world.

More than 3 thousand people work on the territory of the Catholic monastery, but all employees are citizens of the Italian Republic. They do not live in the Vatican, but only work, so the labor force cannot be considered a population.

The Vatican has officially received the status of the smallest state on the world map. Its area does not exceed 1 square. km (total 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the population density living in this country is 1820 people per 1 sq. km.

8 – Maldives

This state is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The population density of the Maldives is 1802 people per 1 sq. m. The number of people living in the Republic of Maldives is regulated solely by the processes of birth and death.

On average, 22 babies are born and 4 people die per day in the Maldives. It is difficult for immigrants to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Maldives.

The capital of the Maldives, the city of Male, is the smallest capital in the world in terms of size and population.

9 – Malta

Malta is an island nation known for its lack of permanent rivers and lakes. In 2020, the population of this country in southern Europe is 440,432 people, and the density is 1,397 people per 1 square kilometer. According to forecasts, by the end of 2020 the growth rate of people living here will increase by 4 inhabitants per day.

10 - Sint Maarten (territory of the Netherlands)

Sint Maarten is one of the four overseas territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The state is located on the island of the same name in the Caribbean Sea, occupies about 40% of the island of St. Martin - 34 km².

The population of Sint Maarten is 42,876 according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 1,247 inhabitants per km².

11 - Bermuda

Bermuda is a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of ​​54 km². It is a self-governing country with its own government and its own constitution.

The largest city in Bermuda is the historic town of St. George with a population of 2,600 people.

Bermuda has the highest population of any UK Overseas Territory with a population of 60,833 and a population density of 1,158.

12 - Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in southern Asia. The People's Republic of Bangladesh is not very popular among tourists. Most of the country is covered with rivers and lakes. The population of Bangladesh at the beginning of 2020 is 163,046,161 people.

Despite the fact that the republic is developing the agricultural and industrial sectors, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. The population density in this country is 1116 people per 1 sq. km. can be found on our website.

13 – Palestine

Palestine is a state located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The region is the birthplace of Christianity and Judaism. The country's borders have changed many times. In 2020, the area of ​​Palestine is 6220 km2.

The Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank is estimated at 4.981 million, with a density of 801 people per km².

14 - Saint-Martin (French territory)

Saint Martin is one of the French overseas territories in the Caribbean, occupying part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea.

The state is home to 38,002 inhabitants, while its area is 53 km2. The population density is 717 people per square kilometer.

15 – Mayotte

Mayotte is a French overseas territory consisting of the islands of Grande Terre (also known as Maore) and Petite Terre (also known as Pamanzi) and several small islets covering an area of ​​374 km².

Mayotte's population in 2020 is 272,815, according to the latest UN estimates, and its density is 712.

16 - Barbados

Barbados is an exotic republic with an abundance of attractions and interesting national flavor. This state attracts many tourists, but only a few remain in this country for permanent residence. In 2020, 287,025 people live in Barbados. The birth rate in this republic is also quite good.

On average, about 10 children are born per day, and about 7 die. From this we can conclude that the birth rate in the country is higher than the death rate. Today the population density of this country is 668 people.

17 - Taiwan

The population as of 2020 is about 23.82 million. This makes Taiwan the 57th largest country in the world by population and the 17th most populous country in the world.

Taiwan has a geographical area of ​​36,193 square kilometers. With a population of 23,476,640, its average population density is 649 people per square kilometer.

18 – Lebanon

Lebanon or the Lebanese Republic, is a democratic republic in the Eastern Mediterranean. The population of Lebanon in 2020 is estimated at 6.83 million.

The area of ​​the state is 10,452 square kilometers, and the population density is 656/km².

19 – Mauritius

In this state, with an area of ​​2040 square meters. km there are 1,269,668 inhabitants. Density – 623 people.

20 – Aruba

Aruba is a small island located almost 1,600 km west of the Lesser Antilles and 27 km north of Venezuela.

Aruba is one of the 4 territories of the Netherlands, so its citizens are Dutch. According to UN estimates, the population of Aruba for 2020 is 106,766 people, and the density is 591/km².

Table: top 20 states by population in 2020