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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2023 is led by India at 1.44B, while Mexico closes the current top ten at 129.74M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.0360 M719 M1.1 B1.4 BIndiaIndia: 1.44B1.4 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 336.76M337 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 281.19M281 MPakistanPakistan: 247.50M248 MNigeriaNigeria: 227.88M228 MBrazilBrazil: 211.14M211 MBangladeshBangladesh: 171.47M171 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 143.83M144 MMexicoMexico: 129.74M130 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 India 1.44B
2 China 1.41B
3 United States 336.76M
4 Indonesia 281.19M
5 Pakistan 247.50M
6 Nigeria 227.88M
7 Brazil 211.14M
8 Bangladesh 171.47M
9 Russian Federation 143.83M
10 Mexico 129.74M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2023 opens with India at 1.44B.
  • 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 (129.74M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.