What is the Population of India?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
India has a population of approximately 1,417,492,000 people, making it the 1st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 17.72% of the world's population. With a land area of 3,287,263 km², the population density is roughly 431 people per km².
| Population | 1,417,492,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 1st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 17.72% |
| Area | 3,287,263 km² |
| Population density | 431 / km² |
| Demonym | Indian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 1st |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 2nd |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 3rd |
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
India compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 147,570 |
| Bhutan | 784,043 | 38,394 |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 676,578 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 147,181 |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 796,095 |
India in context
- India covers 3,287,263 km², making it the 7th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan.
- With 1,417,492,000 people, India holds about 70.5% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- India is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of India — FAQ
What is the population of India?
The population of India is approximately 1,417,492,000 (1.4 billion) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of India in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of India at approximately 1,417,492,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). India is the 1st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in India?
Approximately 1,417,492,000 people live in India, making it the 1st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does India rank by population?
India is the 1st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 17.72%.
What is the population density of India?
India has a population density of roughly 431 people per km², based on a land area of 3,287,263 km².
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