🇮🇳India — Population & Demographics
India has a population of 1,438,069,596, ranking #1 in the world. The capital is New Delhi. Located in South Asia.
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — India is #1
1,438,069,596
Population
#1
World Rank
72.0
Life Expectancy
$2,530
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 1,438,069,596 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.88% |
| Urban Population | 35.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.98 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 24.5 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 81.7% |
Economy
$2,530
GDP Per Capita
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in South Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
India has a population of 1,438,069,596, ranking #1 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.88%.
Life expectancy in India is 72.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 24.5 per 1,000 live births.
India's GDP per capita is $2,530. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.