As of 2021, the top 10 most populous countries in the world are:
1. China – 1.41 billion
2. India – 1.34 billion
3. United States – 331 million
4. Indonesia – 273 million
5. Pakistan – 225 million
6. Brazil – 212 million
7. Nigeria – 211 million
8. Bangladesh – 169 million
9. Russia – 144 million
10. Mexico – 130 million
Please note that these figures are approximate and may vary slightly depending on different sources and years.