See the List of Countries with highest human population revealed

 Nations of the world with the highest populations have been ranked.

The Financial Index in its latest release placed India first among the most populated countries in the world, followed by China, the United States of America, Indonesia and Pakistan making up the top five.

Nigeria is the most populated black nation in the world and ranks 6th globally.

The least populated countries include Iceland with a population of 374,788 197, Seychelles – 107,660 217, Monaco – 36,297, 227, Tuvalu – 11,396, 234 and Vatican – 518

Here’s the list:

1. India – 1,426,409,584

2. China – 1,425,731,257

3. USA – 339,688,556

4. Indonesia – 277,148,717

5. Pakistan -239,693,115

6. Nigeria – 222,914,017

7. Brazil – 216,214,106

8. Bangladesh -172,659,039

9. Russia – 144,528,119

10. Mexico – 128,297,060

12. Japan – 123,405,307

18. Turkey – 85,740,393

19. Germany – 83,300,994

21. UK – 67,698,634

23. France – 64,735,380

24. South Africa – 60,322,787

25. Italy – 58,899,388

29. South Korea – 51,790,420

33. Argentina – 45,725,645

38. Canada – 38,726,161

55. Australia – 26,395,113

72. Netherlands – 17,609,287

87. Sweden – 10,601,484

96. UAE – 9,504,149

100. Austria – 8,955,779

101. Switzerland – 8,787,128

114. Singapore – 6,008,362

115. Denmark – 5,906,142

119. Norway – 5,467,469

168. Luxemburg – 653,708

179. Iceland – 374,788

197. Seychelles – 107,660

217. Monaco – 36,297

227. Tuvalu – 11,396

234. Vatican – 518