Higher or Lower - Country Population Challenge

Welcome to Higher or Lower Challenge. You will be presented with two random countries. To score a point, you need to select the country with the higher population. Win the challenge by getting a score of 25!
Population based on 2026 estimates.
Huge thanks to Dimby for helping with the SVG and MasterRocket for extensively testing the quiz.
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GeoPhilia
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Last updated: March 15, 2026
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First submittedMarch 15, 2026
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5 Comments
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Level 57
Mar 15, 2026
Excellent idea and brillant execution! GeoPhilia is really back.
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Level 57
Mar 15, 2026
Thanks :)
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Level 56
Mar 15, 2026
Wow this is amazing !
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Level 87
Mar 26, 2026
Great quiz, and 100%, first try.
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Level 62
Mar 28, 2026
Nice one, got 22. Nominated!