China also looks likely this year to lose its place as the world’s most #populous nation to India, whose population and #economy are both booming

The decline in birth rates has been faster in southern #India than in the more #populous north.

In mid-April, India is forecast to surpass China as the #world's most #populous country.

#India v #China: Is becoming the most #populous country a boon or curse?

Nigeria is Africa's most #populous country and one of the region's most prominent #crypto hubs.

Nearly 90% of people in Henan, China's third most #populous province, have now been infected with #Covid, local health officials say.