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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2014 is led by China at 1.37B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 127.28M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0343 M686 M1.0 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.37B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.31B1.3 BUnited StatesUnited States: 319.26M319 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 258.88M259 MPakistanPakistan: 214.26M214 MBrazilBrazil: 200.09M200 MNigeriaNigeria: 185.90M186 MBangladeshBangladesh: 157.96M158 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 144.24M144 MJapanJapan: 127.28M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.37B
2 India 1.31B
3 United States 319.26M
4 Indonesia 258.88M
5 Pakistan 214.26M
6 Brazil 200.09M
7 Nigeria 185.90M
8 Bangladesh 157.96M
9 Russian Federation 144.24M
10 Japan 127.28M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2014 opens with China at 1.37B.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Japan (127.28M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.