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Top 10 countries by population

Top 10 countries by population for 2025 is led by India at 1.46B, while Ethiopia closes the current top ten at 135.47M. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

Top countries

0.0366 M732 M1.1 B1.5 BIndiaIndia: 1.46B1.5 BChinaChina: 1.41B1.4 BUnited StatesUnited States: 341.78M342 MIndonesiaIndonesia: 285.72M286 MPakistanPakistan: 255.22M255 MNigeriaNigeria: 237.53M238 MBrazilBrazil: 212.81M213 MBangladeshBangladesh: 175.69M176 MRussian FederationRussian Federation: 143.51M144 MEthiopiaEthiopia: 135.47M135 M

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 India 1.46B
2 China 1.41B
3 United States 341.78M
4 Indonesia 285.72M
5 Pakistan 255.22M
6 Nigeria 237.53M
7 Brazil 212.81M
8 Bangladesh 175.69M
9 Russian Federation 143.51M
10 Ethiopia 135.47M

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by population” collection for 2025 opens with India at 1.46B.
  • 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 (135.47M), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.