IND · South Asia / South Asia
Total Population
1,450.94 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
72.2 years
Median Age
28.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,450,935,791 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.89 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 483.7 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 15.98 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.59 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.96 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.2 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 28.7 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 23.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.2 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 35.4 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Hindi
Official
Tamil
Official
Religions
Hindu
Major
79.8%
Muslim
14.2%
Christian
2.3%
Other And Unspecified
2.0%
Sikh
1.7%