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South Asia · Country statistics

India

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population1.46B2025 · peopleGross domestic product$3.96T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$2.7K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth72.22024 · yearsInternet use70%2025 · % of populationForest area24.5%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
78.2%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
India2024 · 78.2%
020.4240.8561.2781.71960199320251981: 40.8%1991: 48.2%2001: 61%2006: 62.8%2010: 68.3%2011: 69.3%2012: 69.8%2018: 73.7%2019: 74.9%2020: 75.5%2021: 76.1%2022: 76.3%2023: 81.7%2024: 78.2%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

India in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
New Delhi
Country code
IND

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