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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2017 is led by China at 1.40B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 126.97M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0349 M698 M1.0 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.40B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.36B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 326.61M327 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 267.35M267 MPakistanPakistan: 223.27M223 MBrazilBrazil: 204.70M205 MNigeriaNigeria: 200.25M200 MBangladeshBangladesh: 162.19M162 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 145.29M145 MJapanJapan: 126.97M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.40B
2 India 1.36B
3 United States 326.61M
4 Indonesia 267.35M
5 Pakistan 223.27M
6 Brazil 204.70M
7 Nigeria 200.25M
8 Bangladesh 162.19M
9 Russian Federation 145.29M
10 Japan 126.97M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2017 opens with China at 1.40B.
  • 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 (126.97M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.