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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
Undernourishment
12%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
India2023 · 12%
05.4310.8516.2821.71960199320252001: 18.1%2002: 19.7%2003: 21.2%2004: 21.7%2005: 21.1%2006: 18.9%2007: 16.6%2008: 15.3%2009: 15%2010: 14.6%2011: 14.2%2012: 13.4%2013: 12.8%2014: 12.6%2015: 12.1%2016: 11.6%2017: 10.6%2018: 10.5%2019: 11.8%2020: 13.4%2021: 14.3%2022: 13.5%2023: 12%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

India in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
New Delhi
Country code
IND

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