{"id":4233,"date":"2025-07-07T21:18:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:16:49","slug":"world-population-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Population Day 2025 Theme, History, List of Top 10 Population Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#World_Population_Day_2025\" >World Population Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#World_Population_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Population Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#World_Population_Day_2025_History\" >World Population Day 2025 History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#Worlds_Largest_Populations_in_2025\" >World\u2019s Largest Populations in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#Worlds_Largest_Population_Density_Countries_2025\" >World\u2019s Largest Population Density Countries (2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#Top_10_Population_States_in_India\" >Top 10 Population States in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#World_Population_Day_2025_Significance\" >World Population Day 2025 Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-population-day-2025\/#World_Population_Day_2025_FAQs\" >World Population Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Population Day 2025 is celebrated on<\/span><b> 11th July 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to raise awareness about population-related challenges the world is facing and its involvement in development, the environment, and human rights. This day was first established by the<\/span><b> United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>World Population Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a general reminder for governments, institutions and individuals to understand the challenges of growing population and prioritize equal rights for reproductive healthcare, education, and resources essential for sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Days in July 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Population_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>World Population Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Population Day is observed on <\/span><b>11th July every year <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around the globe to raise awareness about global population issues and the challenges associated with overpopulation that include poverty, maternal health, and sustainability. This day was established in <\/span><b>1989 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to emphasize the need for population control and education to ensure a balanced and healthy future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observance Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Population Day 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11th July 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Observed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11th July 1989<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Billion Day (11th July 1987)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Population Day 2025 Theme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise awareness about population issues, reproductive health, and gender equality<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus Area in 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth empowerment, reproductive agency, access to healthcare and family planning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Population Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st (Most Populous Country in 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrated By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations, governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and individuals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-plastic-bag-free-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Plastic Bag Free Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Population_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World Population Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Population Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme is \u201c<\/span><b>Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to highlight the rights of the largest ever youth generation in history globally to make informed choices about family formation. This theme also encourages governments and societies to ensure equitable rights to education, reproductive healthcare, decent work, and supportive policies that help many young individuals to shape their future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-ufo-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World UFO Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Population_Day_2025_History\"><\/span><b>World Population Day 2025 History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Population Day was observed in 1989 by the <\/span><b>Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by the global attention drawn to <\/span><b>\u00a0&#8220;Five Billion Day&#8221; on July 11, 1987, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is the date when the world\u2019s population reached Five Billion. The first official observance happened in 1990 and was marked in around <\/span><b>90 countries in the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Later that year, the<\/span><b> UN General Assembly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initialized the event through Resolution 45\/216. From then, World Population Day has aimed to raise awareness about critical population issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Population Day has also emphasized the importance of reliable demographic data and inclusive development. The world has now reached over<\/span><b> 8.2 billion people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2025; this day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for sustainable solutions to population-related challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-postal-worker-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Postal Worker Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worlds_Largest_Populations_in_2025\"><\/span><b>World\u2019s Largest Populations in 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global population will have exceeded around <\/span><b>8.1 billion people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around the globe in 2025. Some countries play an important role in driving global population growth in terms of total numbers and yearly increase. Understanding the most populous nations is important for policymakers, economiss and planners to create effective strategies for public services, infrastructure development and resource management. <\/span><b>India <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has now topped the list with a <\/span><b>1.464 billion population. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we have mentioned the list of the top 10 most populous countries in 2025, based on the latest United Nations projections:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.464 billion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.416 billion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">347 million\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">286 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">255 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">238 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">213 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">176 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">144 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethiopia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">136 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of National and International Days 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worlds_Largest_Population_Density_Countries_2025\"><\/span><b>World\u2019s Largest Population Density Countries (2025)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying population density is important for assessing how human settlement patterns influence resource use and urban infrastructure. This also reflects how crowded a country or territory is, directly affecting various areas such as healthcare, transportation, environmental sustainablity and many more. On <\/span><b>World Population Day 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these density figures add valuable insights into the demographic pressures shaping our world. Below we have mentioned the top 10 most densely populated countries and territories in 2025, measured by people per square kilometer:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country\/Territory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Density (people\/km\u00b2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macau<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21,946<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monaco<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19,171<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,177<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,044<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gibraltar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,901<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,034<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vatican City<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maldives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,759<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,686<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,350<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/swami-vivekananda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swami Vivekanand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Population_States_in_India\"><\/span><b>Top 10 Population States in India\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the historical growth of India\u2019s population, it is important to look at the official statistics. The <\/span><b>2011 census<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by the Indian Government provides the detailed data of state-wise population distribution, rural-urban divide, and gender composition. This data will help policymakers and researchers to evaluate the demographic trends over time. Below we have listed the top 10 most populous states in India based on the Census 2011:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural Population<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban Population<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">199,812,341<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">155,317,278<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44,495,063<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">112,374,333<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61,556,074<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50,818,259<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">104,099,452<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92,341,436<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,758,016<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91,276,115<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62,183,113<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29,093,002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72,626,809<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52,557,404<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20,069,405<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72,147,030<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37,229,590<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34,917,440<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68,548,437<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51,500,352<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17,048,085<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61,095,297<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37,469,335<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23,625,962<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60,439,692<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34,694,609<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,745,083<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84,580,777*<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56,361,702<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28,219,075<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Highest Population States in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, <\/span><b>Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains the most populous state in India with over <\/span><b>240 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people, followed by <\/span><b>Bihar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with around <\/span><b>131 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recently surpassing <\/span><b>Maharashtra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has approximately <\/span><b>128 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>West Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Madhya Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follow with populations nearing <\/span><b>100 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>89 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respectively. These states together form the demographic core of India, significantly influencing national planning and development strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Lowest Population States in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2025, the states with the lowest populations in India include <\/span><b>Sikkim<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with around <\/span><b>700,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people, followed by <\/span><b>Mizoram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Arunachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with populations just above <\/span><b>1 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other populated states include <\/span><b>Nagaland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Goa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with populations ranging from <\/span><b>1.5 to 2 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These northeastern and smaller coastal states face unique challenges in infrastructure and connectivity but benefit from relatively low population pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Population_Day_2025_Significance\"><\/span><b>World Population Day 2025 Significance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Population Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holds great significance as the global population surpasses <\/span><b>8.2 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, intensifying the need for sustainable development, reproductive rights, and social equity. The day highlights critical issues such as <\/span><b>family planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>gender equality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>access to healthcare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly for the world\u2019s youth. In 2025, the focus on empowering young people to shape their futures underscores the importance of investing in their rights and opportunities. By raising awareness and promoting informed policies, this observance calls on governments and societies to address the demographic challenges shaping our planet\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-oceans-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Ocean Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Population Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves as a vital reminder of the challenges and responsibilities that come with a growing global population. As we navigate issues like resource management, reproductive health, education, and environmental sustainability, it becomes increasingly important to empower individuals\u2014especially youth\u2014to make informed choices about their futures. With global cooperation and inclusive policies, we can work toward a more balanced and equitable world for current and future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2026?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Population_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World Population Day 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4234 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4234{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4234 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4234{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4234.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4234.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4234.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4234.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4234.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1751876900\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4234\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4234\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42340\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42340\" aria-controls=\"collapse42340\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is World Population Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse42340\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4234\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42340\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0World Population Day is an annual global observance held on July 11 to raise awareness about population-related issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, and reproductive health.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42341\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42341\" aria-controls=\"collapse42341\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is World Population Day celebrated on July 11?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42341\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4234\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42341\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0It marks the date in 1987 when the world population reached five billion, known as Five Billion Day. The UNDP established this day in 1989 to spotlight population challenges.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42342\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42342\" aria-controls=\"collapse42342\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the World Population Day 2025 theme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42342\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4234\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42342\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The official World Population Day 2025 theme is \u201cEmpowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,\u201d which focuses on youth empowerment and sustainable development, given the growing role of young people in shaping global demographics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42343\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42343\" aria-controls=\"collapse42343\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which country has the highest population in 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42343\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4234\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42343\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0As of 2025, India has the world\u2019s largest population, surpassing China, with over 1.46 billion people.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42344\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42344\" aria-controls=\"collapse42344\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are some key issues highlighted on World Population Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42344\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4234\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42344\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key issues include reproductive health, gender equality, education, poverty reduction, and climate impact of population growth.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Population Day 2025 will observed on 11 July to highlight population issues, reproductive rights, and sustainability. 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