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1.	Monaco	24361km²
2.	Macau	22005km²
3.	Singapore	8806km²
4.	Hong Kong	6817km²
5.	Gibraltar	3269km²
6.	Bahrain	1897km²
7.	Maldives	1737km²
8.	Malta	1699km²
9.	Bangladesh	1329km²
10.	Bermuda	1186km²
11.	Mayotte	896km²
12.	Palestine	892km²
13.	Taiwan	676km²
14.	Barbados	656km²
15.	Mauritius	641km²
16.	Nauru	639km²
17.	Aruba	590km²
18.	Rwanda	582km²
19.	San Marino	552km²
20.	South Korea	523km²
21.	Lebanon	523km²
22.	Netherlands	523km²
23.	Burundi	510km²
24.	Saint Barthelemy	500km²
25.	India	481km²
26.	Comoros	458km²
27.	Curacao	453km²
28.	Haiti	425km²
29.	Israel	424km²
30.	Reunion	393km²
31.	Philippines	391km²
32.	Belgium	386km²
33.	Tuvalu	380km²
34.	Puerto Rico	375km²
35.	Grenada	371km²
36.	Sri Lanka	349km²
37.	Martinique	346km²
38.	Japan	327km²
39.	Guam	320km²
40.	Vietnam	315km²
41.	Pakistan	312km²
42.	El Salvador	307km²
43.	Trinidad and Tobago	299km²
44.	Saint Lucia	293km²
45.	Cayman Islands	288km²
46.	United Kingdom	279km²
47.	Gambia	274km²
48.	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	266km²
49.	Jamaica	261km²
50.	Luxembourg	253km²
51.	Liechtenstein	247km²
52.	Nigeria	246km²
53.	Uganda	243km²
54.	Guadeloupe	243km²
55.	Kuwait	242km²
56.	Sao Tome and Principe	242km²
57.	Germany	239km²
58.	Seychelles	236km²
59.	Dominican Republic	235km²
60.	Qatar	234km²
61.	Marshall Islands	233km²
62.	Malawi	221km²
63.	Switzerland	220km²
64.	American Samoa	220km²
65.	North Korea	217km²
66.	Antigua and Barbuda	214km²
67.	Nepal	210km²
68.	British Virgin Islands	205km²
69.	Italy	199km²
70.	Kiribati	184km²
71.	Saint Kitts and Nevis	184km²
72.	Anguilla	181km²
73.	Andorra	170km²
74.	Guatemala	169km²
75.	Togo	166km²
76.	Tonga	166km²
77.	Micronesia	165km²
78.	Ghana	150km²
79.	Cape Verde	149km²
80.	China	149km²
81.	Isle Of Man	148km²
82.	Indonesia	145km²
83.	Thailand	141km²
84.	Denmark	139km²
85.	Cyprus	136km²
86.	Czech Republic	136km²
87.	United Arab Emirates	134km²
88.	Poland	134km²
89.	Jordan	128km²
90.	Ethiopia	127km²
91.	Syria	126km²
92.	Azerbaijan	126km²
93.	Sierra Leone	123km²
94.	Benin	122km²
95.	Slovakia	118km²
96.	France	117km²
97.	Egypt	113km²
98.	Hungary	112km²
99.	Turkey	112km²
100.	Portugal	111km²
101.	Northern Mariana Islands	109km²
102.	Austria	109km²
103.	Slovenia	105km²
104.	Cuba	105km²
105.	Iraq	105km²
106.	Moldova	104km²
107.	Malaysia	104km²
108.	Albania	103km²
109.	Costa Rica	102km²
110.	Armenia	98km²
111.	Dominica	97km²
112.	Honduras	97km²
113.	Kenya	95km²
114.	Spain	95km²
115.	Cambodia	94km²
116.	Serbia	93km²
117.	Senegal	92km²
118.	Timor Leste	91km²
119.	Ivory Coast	91km²
120.	Romania	86km²
121.	Burkina Faso	85km²
122.	Morocco	85km²
123.	French Polynesia	84km²
124.	North Macedonia	84km²
125.	Myanmar	84km²
126.	Uzbekistan	83km²
127.	Tunisia	80km²
128.	Samoa	80km²
129.	Greece	79km²
130.	Brunei	78km²
131.	Bahamas	77km²
132.	Lesotho	77km²
133.	Guinea Bissau	76km²
134.	Tanzania	76km²
135.	Ireland	74km²
136.	Ecuador	73km²
137.	Croatia	72km²
138.	Cook Islands	71km²
139.	Tajikistan	71km²
140.	Eswatini	70km²
141.	Mexico	66km²
142.	Yemen	65km²
143.	Afghanistan	65km²
144.	Ukraine	63km²
145.	Bosnia and Herzegovina	63km²
146.	Bulgaria	62km²
147.	Cameroon	61km²
148.	Equatorial Guinea	61km²
149.	Panama	60km²
150.	Nicaragua	59km²
151.	Guinea	58km²
152.	Liberia	56km²
153.	Iran	55km²
154.	Georgia	54km²
155.	Madagascar	52km²
156.	Fiji	51km²
157.	South Africa	49km²
158.	Djibouti	49km²
159.	Turks and Caicos Islands	48km²
160.	Belarus	47km²
161.	Colombia	46km²
162.	Montenegro	45km²
163.	DR Congo	45km²
164.	Lithuania	43km²
165.	Mozambique	43km²
166.	Zimbabwe	43km²
167.	Montserrat	43km²
168.	Palau	39km²
169.	United States	37km²
170.	Kyrgyzstan	35km²
171.	Laos	33km²
172.	Venezuela	31km²
173.	Eritrea	31km²
174.	Estonia	30km²
175.	Angola	29km²
176.	Latvia	29km²
177.	Somalia	29km²
178.	Zambia	28km²
179.	Vanuatu	27km²
180.	Sudan	27km²
181.	Peru	27km²
182.	Chile	26km²
183.	Sweden	26km²
184.	Brazil	26km²
185.	Solomon Islands	26km²
186.	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	25km²
187.	Papua New Guinea	23km²
188.	Niger	21km²
189.	Bhutan	21km²
190.	Uruguay	20km²
191.	New Zealand	20km²
192.	South Sudan	20km²
193.	Algeria	19km²
194.	Mali	19km²
195.	Finland	18km²
196.	Belize	18km²
197.	Norway	18km²
198.	Republic of the Congo	18km²
199.	Saudi Arabia	17km²
200.	Paraguay	17km²
201.	Argentina	16km²
202.	New Caledonia	16km²
203.	Oman	15km²
204.	Chad	15km²
205.	Turkmenistan	14km²
206.	Bolivia	11km²
207.	Gabon	9km²
208.	Central African Republic	9km²
209.	Russia	9km²
210.	Niue	7km²
211.	Kazakhstan	7km²
212.	Botswana	5km²
213.	Mauritania	5km²
214.	Canada	4km²
215.	Guyana	4km²
216.	Libya	4km²
217.	Suriname	4km²
218.	French Guiana	4km²
219.	Iceland	4km²
220.	Australia	3km²
221.	Namibia	3km²
222.	Mongolia	2km²
223.	Western Sahara	2km²

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A Look at Global Population Density
Most Densely Populated Countries
Least Densely Populated Countries
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A Look at Global Population Density

The earth is a vast and assorted space, and its nearly 7.9 billion inhabitants are scattered unevenly across its diverse terrains. Population density, measured as the number of people per square kilometer, varies greatly from one region to another. This disparity is starkly evident when we observe some countries, smaller in size, teeming with inhabitants, as opposed to larger nations boasting vast, lesser-populated territories.

Monaco, a tiny city-state located on the northern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, ranks first in population density, cramming its populace into a compact 2.02 square kilometers of land area with a whopping density of 24,361 persons per square kilometer.
The micro-states of Europe and small nations and territories in Asia, including Macau, Singapore, and Hong Kong, continue this trend of enormous population density due to their relatively small land areas.
Despite being the ninth most densely populated country globally, Bangladesh, with a population density of 1,329km², is the first country on our list with a larger land area.
Contrary to common perception, highly populous countries like China and India are not the most densely populated. India positions 25th with a density of 481km², while China ranks 80th at 149km².
Despite housing large populations, major nations like the United States, Canada, and Australia rank low in population density due to their expansive land areas. Australia, despite being the sixth-largest country globally by total area, only has a population density of 3km², ranking it at 220.

Most Densely Populated Countries

Monaco takes the crown for the world's most densely populated country with an extreme population density of 24,361 persons per km². It's a fascinating example of how a small land area, in this case just 2.02km², can cater to a relatively large population. Following closely behind is the Special Administrative Region of Macau, known for its blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. With a staggering density of 22,005 people per km², it ranks second in terms of density globally. In third place, we find the prosperous nation of Singapore, with a population density reaching 8,806 per km². Famous for its efficient urban planning, Singapore demonstrates that higher densities can be strategically managed to achieve sustainability and livability. Hong Kong, another Special Administrative Region of China, sits at number four with its high density of 6,817 people per km². Next in line is Gibraltar, with a density of 3,269 individuals per km², followed closely by Bahrain which features a density of 1,897 people per km². Maldives, Malta, Bangladesh, and Bermuda conclude our list, with respective densities of 1,737 people per km², 1,699 people per km², 1,329 people per km², and 1,186 people per km². Most Densely Populated Countries:

Monaco - 24,361km²
Macau - 22,005km²
Singapore - 8,806km²
Hong Kong - 6,817km²
Gibraltar - 3,269km²
Bahrain - 1,897km²
Maldives - 1,737km²
Malta - 1,699km²
Bangladesh - 1,329km²
Bermuda - 1,186km²

Least Densely Populated Countries

Topping the list is Western Sahara, ranking 223rd in terms of population density with only 2 persons per square kilometer. This disputed territory in North Africa, partially controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, lies mostly uninhabited in the vast Sahara desert, hence the low population density. Similarly, Mongolia, known for its vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture, is another least densely populated country, with a density also averaging 2 persons per square kilometer, ranking it 222nd. Namibia in Southern Africa and Australia share the next position, each with a population density of 3 persons per square kilometer. Namibia - ranking 221st - is largely dominated by the Namib and Kalahari deserts, while Australia - ranking 220th - is characterized by its large "Outback" desert area, contributing to their low population densities. Meanwhile, characterized by vast expanses of tundra, Iceland - ranking 219th - and the French Guiana, Suriname, Libya, Guyana, and Canada each possess a population density of 4 persons per square kilometer, ranking 218th, 217th, 216th, 215th, and 214th respectively. The Least Densely Populated Countries:

Western Sahara - 2km²
Mongolia - 2km²
Namibia - 3km²
Australia - 3km²
Iceland - 4km²
French Guiana - 4km²
Suriname - 4km²
Libya - 4km²
Guyana - 4km²
Canada - 4km²

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Population Density By Country

Table of Contents

A Look at Global Population Density

Most Densely Populated Countries

Least Densely Populated Countries

By Region

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

American Samoa

Andorra

Angola

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

British Virgin Islands

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Curacao

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

French Guiana

French Polynesia

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana