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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2022 is led by India at 1.43B, while Mexico closes the current top ten at 128.61M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.0356 M713 M1.1 B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.43B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 334.00M334 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 278.83M279 MPakistanPakistan: 243.70M244 MNigeriaNigeria: 223.15M223 MBrazilBrazil: 210.31M210 MBangladeshBangladesh: 169.38M169 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 144.24M144 MMexicoMexico: 128.61M129 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 India 1.43B
2 China 1.41B
3 United States 334.00M
4 Indonesia 278.83M
5 Pakistan 243.70M
6 Nigeria 223.15M
7 Brazil 210.31M
8 Bangladesh 169.38M
9 Russian Federation 144.24M
10 Mexico 128.61M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2022 opens with India at 1.43B.
  • 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 (128.61M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.