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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2020 is led by China at 1.41B, while Mexico closes the current top ten at 126.80M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.0353 M706 M1.1 B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.40B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 331.58M332 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 274.81M275 MPakistanPakistan: 235.00M235 MNigeriaNigeria: 214.00M214 MBrazilBrazil: 208.66M209 MBangladeshBangladesh: 166.30M166 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 145.25M145 MMexicoMexico: 126.80M127 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 China 1.41B
2 India 1.40B
3 United States 331.58M
4 Indonesia 274.81M
5 Pakistan 235.00M
6 Nigeria 214.00M
7 Brazil 208.66M
8 Bangladesh 166.30M
9 Russian Federation 145.25M
10 Mexico 126.80M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2020 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 Mexico (126.80M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.