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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2018 is led by China at 1.40B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 126.81M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0351 M701 M1.1 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.40B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.37B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 328.53M329 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 269.95M270 MPakistanPakistan: 226.93M227 MBrazilBrazil: 206.11M206 MNigeriaNigeria: 204.94M205 MBangladeshBangladesh: 163.52M164 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 145.40M145 MJapanJapan: 126.81M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.40B
2 India 1.37B
3 United States 328.53M
4 Indonesia 269.95M
5 Pakistan 226.93M
6 Brazil 206.11M
7 Nigeria 204.94M
8 Bangladesh 163.52M
9 Russian Federation 145.40M
10 Japan 126.81M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2018 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 (126.81M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.