In Pics| 10 Most populated nations in the world (2023)

As India surpasses China as the most populous country in the world, here we take a look at the fresh list of the top ten largest contributors to the world population according to UNFPA.

With a population of 128.5 million, Mexico rounds off the top ten list of 'Most populated nations in the World'. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ninth place was taken by Russia which has a population of 144.4 million. Credit: Reuters Photo

Bangladesh sits at the eighth place with a population of 173 million. Credit: Reuters Photo

With a 216.4 million population, Brazil stands seventh on the list. Credit: Reuters Photo

Sixth on the list is Nigeria with 223.8 million population. Credit: AFP Photo

India's neighbour Pakistan is positioned fifth on the list with 240.5 million. Credit: AFP Photo

Next comes Indonesia with a population of 277.5 million. Credit: AFP Photo

Third on the list is the United States of America (US) with 340 million people. Credit: Getty Images

China is the second most populous with 1425.7 million people. Credit: Getty Images

India has become the world's most populated country with 1428.6 million people. Credit: DH Pool Photo