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South Asia Population Ranking 2018

The 6 South Asia economies ranked by population. Combined: 1.59B — about 20.6% of world population. India is the most populous at 1.37B.

Source: World BankMembers: 6South Asia total: 1.59BShare: 20.6% world

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1.59B
South Asia combined population
20.6%
of world population
6
member economies

Share within South Asia

Each member's share of the bloc's total population.

India
86.5%
Bangladesh
10.3%
Nepal
1.8%
Sri Lanka
1.4%
Bhutan
0.0%
Maldives
0.0%

South Asia ranking — all members

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South Asia · Population · World Bank (CC BY 4.0)

FAQ

Which South Asia country has the highest population?

India has the highest population in South Asia at 1.37B.

What is the total population of South Asia?

The combined population of South Asia members is 1.59B in 2018 — about 20.6% of world.

Can I download South Asia population data?

Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.

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