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Population density (people per sq. km of land area)

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

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Data last updated: January 2023

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) by Country

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Population density (people per sq. km of land area) Statistics

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
20,569.7 people per sq. km
Macao SAR, China
Lowest Value
259.9 people per sq. km
British Virgin Islands

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) Ranking

Rank Country Population density (people per sq. km of land area) (people per sq. km) Compare
1 Macao SAR, China 20,569.7 -
2 Monaco 18,692.9 Compare
3 Singapore 8,241.8 Compare
4 Hong Kong SAR, China 7,177.2 Compare
5 Gibraltar 3,847.1 Compare
6 Bahrain 1,971.3 Compare
7 Maldives 1,765.1 Compare
8 Malta 1,727.3 Compare
9 Bangladesh 1,319.2 Compare
10 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1,257.3 Compare
11 Bermuda 1,198.1 Compare
12 West Bank and Gaza 857.4 Compare
13 Channel Islands 842.1 Compare
14 Barbados 656.6 Compare
15 Mauritius 631.5 Compare
16 Aruba 596.4 Compare
17 Nauru 593.8 Compare
18 Rwanda 565.6 Compare
19 Lebanon 564.4 Compare
20 San Marino 564.3 Compare
21 St. Martin (French part) 550.3 Compare
22 Burundi 533.1 Compare
23 Netherlands 531.0 Compare
24 Korea, Rep. 529.8 Compare
25 India 483.7 Compare
26 Comoros 457.0 Compare
27 Israel 455.1 Compare
28 Haiti 422.3 Compare
29 Belgium 386.5 Compare
30 Philippines 385.3 Compare
31 Puerto Rico (US) 361.2 Compare
32 Sri Lanka 356.2 Compare
33 Curacao 350.9 Compare
34 Grenada 344.4 Compare
35 Japan 341.5 Compare
36 Tuvalu 327.2 Compare
37 Pakistan 321.1 Compare
38 Viet Nam 320.2 Compare
39 Guam 308.3 Compare
40 El Salvador 304.5 Compare
41 Cayman Islands 304.3 Compare
42 Virgin Islands (U.S.) 299.8 Compare
43 St. Lucia 293.9 Compare
44 United Kingdom 283.1 Compare
45 Kuwait 272.4 Compare
46 Gambia, The 266.6 Compare
47 Trinidad and Tobago 266.6 Compare
48 Jamaica 262.2 Compare
49 Seychelles 260.4 Compare
50 British Virgin Islands 259.9 Compare

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Population density (people per sq. km of land area) Statistics and Analysis

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2023