What is the most populated country in Asia?
India is the most populated country in Asia (and the world), with over 1.46 billion people.
India is now the most populous country in Asia — and in the world — with over 1.46 billion people, having overtaken China in 2023. China remains a close second with around 1.42 billion.
The ten most populous Asian countries:
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,463,865,525 |
| 2 | China | 1,416,096,094 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 285,721,236 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 255,219,554 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 175,686,899 |
| 6 | Japan | 123,103,479 |
| 7 | Philippines | 116,786,962 |
| 8 | Vietnam | 101,598,527 |
| 9 | Iran | 92,417,681 |
| 10 | Turkey | 87,685,426 |