"Top Tens of the World" is a one-stop reference for information about the world's most populated countries.

Top Ten Most Populous Countries

1. China in Asia with a population of 1,273,111,290 (July 2001 est.)

2. India in Asia with a population of 1,029,991,145 (July 2001 est.)

3. United States in North America with a population of 278,058,881 (July 2001 est.)

4. Indonesia in Asia with a population of 228,437,870 (July 2001 est.)

5. Brazil in South America with a population of 174,468,575

6. Russia in Europe-Asia with a population of 145,470,197 (July 2001 est.)

7. Pakistan in Asia with a population of 144,616,639 (July 2001 est.)

8. Bangladesh in Asia with a population of 131,269,860 (July 2001 est.)

9. Japan in Asia with a population of 126,771,662 (July 2001 est.)

10. Nigeria in Africa with a population of 126,635,626