World Population Rankings 2008

Sri Lanka has a relatively small population compared to major countries like China, India, and Indonesia. Its population of around 20 million places it around 53rd globally in 2008 rankings.

Chile has a mid-sized population (around 17 million in 2008) that would rank it around 60th globally. The United States has a much larger population (3rd rank), while African nations like Niger and Mali have smaller populations.

Among the options, Chad has a relatively small population that could plausibly rank around 81st. Russia has a large population (9th), Belarus and Hungary are European countries with populations in the 10 million range.

Cuba has a population around 11 million, placing it around 72nd globally. India is the 2nd most populous country, and European nations like Greece and Portugal have populations in the 10-11 million range.

China has been the world's most populous country for decades, with over 1.3 billion people. India ranks second, followed by the United States in third place.

Austria has a population around 8.3 million, which could place it around 92nd globally. Australia has a larger population (22 million), while Russia and the United States are in the top 10.

Bangladesh was the 7th most populous country in 2008 with approximately 144 million people. The ranking order at that time was China (1st), India (2nd), United States (3rd), Indonesia (4th), Brazil (5th), Pakistan (6th), Bangladesh (7th). Nigeria has since grown to become the 7th most populous country, but in 2008 it ranked around 8-10th. Russia was ranked around 9th and Indonesia 4th.

Jordan had approximately 6 million people in 2008, placing it around 104th globally. Iran (70 million) ranked around 17th, Iraq (30 million) around 40th. 'Africa' is a continent, not a country, making it an invalid option for country ranking questions.

The United States was the 3rd most populous country in 2008 with approximately 304 million people. Russia (142 million) ranked around 9th, India (1.1 billion) was 2nd, and Indonesia (228 million) was 4th. The top three (China, India, USA) have consistently maintained these positions.

Japan was the 10th most populous country in 2008 with approximately 127 million people. Korea (48 million) ranked around 25th, United States (304 million) was 3rd, and Indonesia (228 million) was 4th. Japan has maintained relatively stable population in the top 10.

France ranked approximately 21st in world population in 2008 with around 62 million people. The United States (3rd) and Indonesia (4th) are far more populous, while Thailand's population was around 70th.

Argentina ranked approximately 30th in world population in 2008 with around 40 million people. India is the 2nd most populous country, while Ukraine and Colombia ranked slightly lower than Argentina.

Morocco ranked approximately 35th in world population in 2008 with around 31 million people. Pakistan is the 6th most populous country (~170 million), while Poland and Kenya ranked near but not exactly at 35th.

Canada ranked approximately 37th in world population in 2008 with around 33 million people. The United States is 3rd most populous, while Pakistan is 6th. Poland ranked slightly higher than Canada in 2008.

Taiwan ranked approximately 50th in world population in 2008 with around 23 million people. Russia is 9th most populous, the United States is 3rd, and Romania ranked slightly higher than Taiwan.

Kenya ranked approximately 34th in world population in 2008 with around 38 million people. India is 2nd most populous, Pakistan is 6th, and Burma (Myanmar) ranked lower than Kenya.

Nepal ranked approximately 40th in world population in 2008 with around 29 million people. India is 2nd most populous, Burma (Myanmar) ranked slightly higher, and Sri Lanka ranked lower than Nepal.