Global population by continent as of mid-2021 (in millions)
| Characteristic | Population in millions |
|---|---|
| Asia | 4,651 |
| Africa | 1,373 |
| Europe | 744 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | 656 |
What is the largest continent with the largest population?
Asia
Continents by population
| Rank | Continent | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||
| World | 7,794,798,729 | |
| 1 | Asia | 4,641,054,786 |
| 2 | Africa | 1,340,598,113 |
What country has the largest population?
China
World Population
| TOP 10 MOST POPULOUS COUNTRIES (July 1, 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank. Country | Population | Rank. Country. Population |
| 1. China | 1,397,897,720 | 6. Nigeria |
| 2. India | 1,339,330,514 | 7. Brazil |
| 3. United States | 332,475,723 | 8. Bangladesh |
Why Asia has the largest population?
The dramatic growth in the population of Asia is the result of an increase in the number of people surviving the reproductive age. Population growth accompanies changes in fertility rates due to better education about birth control.
Which the largest country in the world?
Russia
List of countries (and dependencies) ranked by area
| # | Country | % of world landmass |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 11.0 % |
| 2 | Canada | 6.1 % |
| 3 | China | 6.3 % |
| 4 | United States | 6.1 % |
Is US bigger than Europe?
By land area, the United States is larger than the European Union. The United States is approximately 3.8 million square miles, and the EU has an area of around 1.7 million square miles.
Why China has the highest population?
The rise of industry and large-scale agriculture meant that families could be much larger than in the past. The social impact of the urban-rural divide led to more complex societies, cities, and more people. To this day, the advantage that Asia has enjoyed over the last 10,000 years has not disappeared.
