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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2016 is led by China at 1.39B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 127.08M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0347 M694 M1.0 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.39B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.34B1.3 BUnited StatesUnited States: 324.35M324 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 264.63M265 MPakistanPakistan: 220.14M220 MBrazilBrazil: 203.22M203 MNigeriaNigeria: 195.44M195 MBangladeshBangladesh: 160.81M161 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 145.02M145 MJapanJapan: 127.08M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.39B
2 India 1.34B
3 United States 324.35M
4 Indonesia 264.63M
5 Pakistan 220.14M
6 Brazil 203.22M
7 Nigeria 195.44M
8 Bangladesh 160.81M
9 Russian Federation 145.02M
10 Japan 127.08M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2016 opens with China at 1.39B.
  • 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 (127.08M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.