Here are some potential interpretations of "top" and the corresponding top 5 countries:
By population:
1. Mexico: 126 million
2. Colombia: 50 million
3. Argentina: 45 million
4. Spain: 47 million
5. Peru: 33 million
By GDP:
1. Mexico: $1.3 trillion
2. Spain: $1.4 trillion
3. Argentina: $480 billion
4. Colombia: $320 billion
5. Peru: $220 billion
By cultural influence:
1. Spain: Historically and culturally influential, with global reach in art, literature, and music.
2. Mexico: Strong cultural impact through music, cuisine, and art.
3. Argentina: Well-known for its tango, literature, and film.
4. Colombia: Musical influence through genres like salsa and cumbia.
5. Cuba: Historically and culturally significant, with a distinctive musical and literary tradition.
By level of Spanish language usage:
This one is tricky as all these countries have Spanish as their official language. You could argue that countries with high levels of bilingualism might be considered "lower" on this list.
Ultimately, the "top" 5 Spanish-speaking countries depend on your specific definition of "top."