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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2019 is led by China at 1.41B, while Japan closes the current top ten at 126.63M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.0352 M704 M1.1 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.39B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 330.23M330 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 272.49M272 MPakistanPakistan: 230.80M231 MNigeriaNigeria: 209.49M209 MBrazilBrazil: 207.46M207 MBangladeshBangladesh: 164.91M165 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 145.45M145 MJapanJapan: 126.63M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.41B
2 India 1.39B
3 United States 330.23M
4 Indonesia 272.49M
5 Pakistan 230.80M
6 Nigeria 209.49M
7 Brazil 207.46M
8 Bangladesh 164.91M
9 Russian Federation 145.45M
10 Japan 126.63M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2019 opens with China at 1.41B.
  • 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 (126.63M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.