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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2021 is led by India at 1.41B, while Mexico closes the current top ten at 127.65M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.0354 M707 M1.1 B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.41B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 332.10M332 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 276.76M277 MPakistanPakistan: 239.48M239 MNigeriaNigeria: 218.53M219 MBrazilBrazil: 209.55M210 MBangladeshBangladesh: 167.66M168 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 144.75M145 MMexicoMexico: 127.65M128 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 India 1.41B
2 China 1.41B
3 United States 332.10M
4 Indonesia 276.76M
5 Pakistan 239.48M
6 Nigeria 218.53M
7 Brazil 209.55M
8 Bangladesh 167.66M
9 Russian Federation 144.75M
10 Mexico 127.65M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2021 opens with India 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 (127.65M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.