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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2024 is led by India at 1.45B, while Ethiopia closes the current top ten at 132.06M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

Top countries

0.0363 M725 M1.1 B1.5 BIndiaIndia: 1.45B1.5 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 340.00M340 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 283.49M283 MPakistanPakistan: 251.27M251 MNigeriaNigeria: 232.68M233 MBrazilBrazil: 212.00M212 MBangladeshBangladesh: 173.56M174 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 143.67M144 MEthiopiaEthiopia: 132.06M132 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 India 1.45B
2 China 1.41B
3 United States 340.00M
4 Indonesia 283.49M
5 Pakistan 251.27M
6 Nigeria 232.68M
7 Brazil 212.00M
8 Bangladesh 173.56M
9 Russian Federation 143.67M
10 Ethiopia 132.06M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2024 opens with India at 1.45B.
  • 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 Ethiopia (132.06M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.