Population of the world is increasing year by year and this rapid growth in world population is reducing the resources with the dawn of every new day. Every year population survey is conducted and list of most populous nations of the world is compiled. Here is brief information about the top five most populated countries in 2012.
5.Brazil
Brazil, the country famous largely because of its beaches and football players, sits at fifth spot in the list of top five most populated countries in 2012. Currently, its population is 201,103,000 which will increase to 222,843,000 by 2050.Brazilis also one of the world’s largest countries.
 4.Indonesia
Indonesiais the fourth most populous country of the world currently. Though it has shown some decrease in population that was 242,968,342 and is recorded 238,400,000 this year, it is expected to witness a population growth of more than fifty million in the impending years.  The estimated population ofIndonesiaby 2050 is 293,456,000. One of the biggest factors that are responsible for such a huge population ofIndonesiais large number of immigrants from the countries living over here. It is world’s biggest Muslim country.
 3.United  States
United  States of Americais third most populous country of the world which contributes almost 4.47% to the world’s total population. Its population is 310,232,863 which is expected to grow past 403,101,000 by the mid of fifth decade of 21 century. The living standard of theUScitizens is high and it is one of the ideal living places in the world.
 2.India
With more or less 1, 224,614,000 folks living within its borders,Indiais contributing 11% to the total world population and claiming the second place in the top five most populated countries in 2012. The high rate of population growth, which is 1,203,710,000 this year, will however send Indian population past 1,500,000,000 soon. One of the worst things aboutIndia’s population is that most of the people are living under the poverty-line set by the local government. Indian population will easily increase to almost 1,690,000,000 till 2050!
 1.China
With its population increased from 1,330,141,295(in 2011) to the current 1,351,540,000,Chinais first among the Top Five most Populated Countries in 2012.Chinacontributes 19.2% to the world’s total population. It is also the most populous country ofAsia, making it number one continent with highest population statistics. However at the current population growth rate,Chinais expected to fall at the second spot by 2050, vacating the first spot forIndia.
Top Five Most Populated Countries in 2012
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