The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals throughout the Games.

The 2016 contest, which has been graced by stars like Usain Bolt and Mo Farah, saw Japan and New Zealand exceed expectations while Australia and China disappointed.

The United States finished the Olympics at the top of the medal table, with Great Britain beating China for second place.

But what happens when we consider other factors, such as countries' population size and GDP, to level the playing field?