Top 10 Countries by Population Density In The World

Monaco

Monaco holds the title for being the most densely populated country in the world. With a total area of merely 2 square kilometers, Monaco is home to approximately 38,000 people, resulting in a population density of around 24,000 people per square kilometer.

Macao SAR China

The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has a population density of approximately 22,000 individuals per square kilometer. It ranks second in the list of densely populated countries.

Singapore

Singapore boasts one of the highest population densities in the world, with around 8,900 people per square kilometer residing in this small island nation. It is the third-most densely populated country in the world with an area of about 730 sq km.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, known for its towering skyscrapers and bustling city life, has a population density of approximately 6,900 individuals per square kilometer, making it one of the densely populated regions in the world.

Gibraltar

Gibraltar, at present, has a population of 33,661 residents. The population density in Gibraltar is approximately 3,369 individuals per square kilometer.

Bahrain

Bahrain, a small island nation in the Persian Gulf, exhibits a population density of approximately 1,905 individuals per square kilometer. Despite its small size, Bahrain has a population of around 1.5 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries worldwide.

Maldives

Nestled in the Indian Ocean, this tropical island paradise holds a population density of 1,737 individuals per square kilometer. With a land area of just 300 square kilometers, it claims the title of being the smallest country in Asia.

Malta

Another island nation on the list, Malta is located south of Italy in the Mediterranean sea. With an estimated population of over 0.5 million and an area of 316 sq km, population density of Malta is 1,672 people per square kilometer.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, positioned at number 10 on the list of countries by population, has a population density of 1,265 individuals per square kilometer.

Bermuda

As of now, Bermuda has a population of 61,604 inhabitants. The population density in Bermuda is approximately 1,246 individuals per square kilometer.

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