The population of the planet is huge today, it is more than 7.5 billion people, and continues to grow steadily. It is not surprising that the most densely populated countries are located mainly here.

The pace with which the human population has been growing recently is tremendous, despite the remark of researchers that since 1990 the global earthly growth has somewhat decreased, and now the process is not going at such a pace as, for example, in the 60s of the last century .

Nevertheless, the scope is significant, and for example it is worth pointing out the following. Human numbers reached their first billion around 1820. The figure of two billion was overcome in 1927. The third billionth baby was born in 1960.

Four billion people lived on the planet in 1974, and by July 1974 there were five billion people. The sixth billion appeared by October 1999, and the seventh by October 31, 2011. With such a pace, overpopulation will not have to wait long, and now in many countries it is being felt to the fullest, creating a problem with the basic resources, with the most necessary for everyone, with the environment. It is worth noting the most densely populated countries, most of which are faced with problems of overpopulation every day.

Brazil fifth place

Brazil has a population of 193,946,886., and she is fifth in the world ranking.The largest population growth occurred here in the 2000s, and since 2011, the birth rate began to decline, and the situation became more controlled. The country is experiencing an energy crisis, which it has been fighting more or less successfully in recent years. This country belongs to Latin America, it is characterized by a developing economy, and TV shows, football and those same carnivals bring fame to it.

Indonesia fourth place

This country is located on a very small island in size, and it is extremely surprising how it fits 237 641 326 local people. The overcrowding of local streets, cities, and transport is quite consistent. Population growth continues, and this remains a big problem for the economy and all spheres of life.

USA - third place

In third place in terms of population are the United States, home to 314,540,000. Despite a developed economy and a fairly high standard of living, a large population growth over the past ten years has forced the country's authorities to think about the need for birth control. Perhaps in the near future measures will be taken in this regard.

India - second place

One of the most populous countries on the planet is India with its 1 210 193 422 inhabitants. The growth rates in recent years are only increasing here, which causes serious concern for the situation in this already not rich country. Despite the fact that the state has a very significant territory, overpopulation affects many factors of life here, it has a strong impact on the environment.A large percentage of people have to live in difficult conditions, below the poverty line. In remote areas, the caste system is still flourishing, which simply does not give people the opportunity to improve their situation.

The state has taken and is taking measures to reduce the birth rate, especially among the poor, but no propaganda helps. Indians tend to give birth to many children - this is another local tradition that is not easy to fight.

The most populous country in the world

The most populous country in the world is China.. The population leader is China, where he lives 1 347 350 000. And this country is leading in another indicator. It was here that they found a way to turn overpopulation in a positive direction and get profit from it, opportunities for prosperity. Many problems associated with the living of a huge number of people have already been solved here, and their energy is directed in a constructive direction for the good of the country. That is why China was able to become an industrial giant, producing goods that are purchased worldwide due to its low prices.

China has become a kind of global factory, producing food products, electronic goods, clothes, shoes and much more - in fact, everything that can be claimed by man.

These are the five countries with the largest population. Russia takes only ninth place in this list, and the problems of overpopulation are not so obvious because of the huge territory and small growth rates. Rather, on the contrary, many territories can be considered sparsely populated due to the low density of people. How long is it? If we keep in mind global growth rates, then most likely not.Only time will be able to show whether such problems will arise in Russia, and whether there will be ways to solve them on a global scale.