B. Russia
C. China
D. United States of America
Brief Facts about largest population state:
India is the largest country in terms of population. Previously, China was the largest country in terms of population. But, in the the year 202a 3 India surpassed China and became the largest populous country in the world. For decades China adopted one-child policy to control its population which resulted in ,decreasea in population of China.
Top States of World – Terms of Populaton-Land
| Serial Number | State Name | Capital of State | Population (2025 est.) | Total Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | New Delhi | 1.464 billion | 3,300,000 |
| 2 | China | Beijing | 1.416 billion | 9,700,000 |
| 3 | United States | Washington, D.C. | 347 million | 9,400,000 |
| 4 | Indonesia | Jakarta | 286 million | 1,900,000 |
| 5 | Pakistan | Islamabad | 255 million | 882,000 |
| 6 | Nigeria | Abuja | 238 million | 924,000 |
| 7 | Brazil | Brasília | 213 million | 8,500,000 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 176 million | 148,000 |
| 9 | Russia | Moscow | 144 million | 17,100,000 |
| 10 | Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | 133 million | 1,100,000 |
The table above shows the details of the world’s largest state in terms of population. It shows that India is currently the largest country in the world in terms of population. According to the latest census the population of India is about 1.464 billion. In the past, China was the largest populous state in the world. But now India is largest country in the world with respect to number of people living in it.
Smallest State of World
Vatican City is the smallest state in the world. Its total area is 0.49 square kilometers. In fact, Vatican City is the religious hub of the Christian community in the world. Moreover, the population of this state is also lowest in the world. There are almost 800 to 1200 people who are living in this smallest state in the world. These people are also clergy and guards. Further, it is the religious as well as administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church. This place is also home to the Pope. Its major landmarks include St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums.