Top 50 Most Densely Populated Countries in the World

40. Republic of Seychelles

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 233

The Republic of Seychelles is made of more than a hundred islands and has a population of a little over a hundred thousand people.

39. Republic of The Gambia

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 234

The Republic of The Gambia is a West African nation with a nominal GDP of just $2.1 billion.

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38. Federal Republic of Germany

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 234

The Federal Republic of Germany is Europe’s largest economy but is facing an economic slowdown these days.

37. State of Kuwait

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 239

The State of Kuwait is an Asian country with a $163 billion economy.

36. Principality of Liechtenstein

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 244

The Principality of Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world with an area of just 160 square kilometers.

35. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 247

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the most prosperous countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $135,046.

34. Jamaica

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 257

Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation which is one of the largest islands in its region.

33. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 262

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is an Asian country with a massive population of 231 million people as of 2025.

32. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 268

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a West Indian island nation with one of the smallest economies in the world of $864 million.

31. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 276

The U.K. is one of the biggest economies in the world and a major power in global politics.

30. Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 295

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country with a 97 million population.

29. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 297

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean island nation that gained independence in 1962.

28. Republic of El Salvador

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 300

The Republic of El Salvador is a Central American country that has seen significant political turmoil in its history.

27. Japan

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 330

Japan is the third largest economy in the world, and it had a 124 million population as of 2025.

26. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 332

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a South Asian country with a $73 billion economy in nominal terms.

25. Saint Lucia

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 333

Saint Lucia is a West Indian island nation. It had just 179,651 people living in its boundaries in 2025.

24. Grenada

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 362

Grenada is another Caribbean country and one that has an area of 348 square kilometers.

23. Union of the Comoros

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 368

The Union of the Comoros is a Southeastern African nation with a small, $1.1 billion economy.

22. Republic of the Philippines

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 380

The Republic of the Philippines is a Southeast Asian country. Its capital Manila is one of the most populous cities in the world.

21. Kingdom of Belgium

Number of People Per Square Kilometer: 380

The Kingdom of Belgium is a prosperous European nation with a $589 billion economy.

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