[Billthedrill]

It's actually pretty amazing, but if anyone can poke a hole in the sources, I'd be very grateful.

Here's Nationmaster's figures. I believe their source is the UN.

Here's what the U.S. Census Bureau says. Their only guarantee of accuracy is our own population, though.

This one's got counters. Whee!

[GeronL]

lol

If there is a counter, will Japan be counting down?

[Nervous Tick]

Population *density* is important, too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories_by_population_density

India has not only the 2nd largest population but also very high (#30?) density.

China, not so much. US, not so much.