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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2015 is led by China at 1.38B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 127.14M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0345 M690 M1.0 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.38B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.33B1.3 BUnited StatesUnited States: 321.82M322 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 261.80M262 MPakistanPakistan: 217.29M217 MBrazilBrazil: 201.68M202 MNigeriaNigeria: 190.67M191 MBangladeshBangladesh: 159.38M159 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 144.64M145 MJapanJapan: 127.14M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.38B
2 India 1.33B
3 United States 321.82M
4 Indonesia 261.80M
5 Pakistan 217.29M
6 Brazil 201.68M
7 Nigeria 190.67M
8 Bangladesh 159.38M
9 Russian Federation 144.64M
10 Japan 127.14M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2015 opens with China at 1.38B.
  • 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 (127.14M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.