India is the most populous country in the world with one-sixth of the world's population. According to official estimates in 2022, India's population stood at over 1.42 billion.

This dataset contains the population distribution by state, gender, sex & region.

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India's population demographics - total population, growth rate, age-wise and state-wise population, languages spoken, and religion.

In 1800, the population of the region of present-day India was approximately 169 million. The population would grow gradually throughout the 19th century, rising to over 240 million by 1900. Population growth would begin to increase in the 1920s, as a result of falling mortality rates, due to improvements in health, sanitation and infrastructure. However, the population of India would see it’s largest rate of growth in the years following the country’s independence from the British Empire in 1948, where the population would rise from 358 million to over one billion by the turn of the century, making India the second country to pass the billion person milestone. While the rate of growth has slowed somewhat as India begins a demographics shift, the country’s population has continued to grow dramatically throughout the 21st century, and in 2020, India is estimated to have a population of just under 1.4 billion, well over a billion more people than one century previously. Today, approximately 18% of the Earth’s population lives in India, and it is estimated that India will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world within the next five years.

This feature layers contain demographics about age, gender, education, employment, assets & amenities as reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India in the Census 2011. These attributes cover topics such as male and female population counts by age, literacy, occupation, and household characteristics.Census of India counts every resident in India at village level. It is mandated by The Census Act 1948 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.Other demographics layers are also available:Country DemographicsDistrict DemographicsSub-district DemographicsVillage DemographicsCombined DemographicsEach layer contains the same set of demographic attributes. Each geography level has a viewing range optimal for the geography size, and the map has increasing detail as you zoom in to smaller areas.Data source: Explore Census DataAdmin boundary source (country, states, and districts): Survey of India, 2020For more information: 2011 Census Demographic ProfileFor feedback please contact: content@esri.inData Processing notes:Country, State and District boundaries are simplified representations offered from the Survey of India database.Sub-districts and village boundaries are developed based on the census provided maps.Field names and aliases are processed by Esri India as created for the ArcGIS Platform.For a list of fields and alias names, access the following excel document.Disclaimer:The boundaries may not be perfectly align with AGOL imagery. The Census PDF maps are georeferenced using Survey of India boundaries and notice alignment issues with AGOL Imagery/ Maps. 33k villages are marked as point location on Census PDFs either because of low scale maps where small villages could not have been drawn or digitization has not been completed. These villages are marked as 100m circular polygons in the data.This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

The statistic shows the total population of India from 2019 to 2029. In 2023, the estimated total population in India amounted to approximately 1.43 billion people.

Total population in India

India currently has the second-largest population in the world and is projected to overtake top-ranking China within forty years. Its residents comprise more than one-seventh of the entire world’s population, and despite a slowly decreasing fertility rate (which still exceeds the replacement rate and keeps the median age of the population relatively low), an increasing life expectancy adds to an expanding population. In comparison with other countries whose populations are decreasing, such as Japan, India has a relatively small share of aged population, which indicates the probability of lower death rates and higher retention of the existing population.

With a land mass of less than half that of the United States and a population almost four times greater, India has recognized potential problems of its growing population. Government attempts to implement family planning programs have achieved varying degrees of success. Initiatives such as sterilization programs in the 1970s have been blamed for creating general antipathy to family planning, but the combined efforts of various family planning and contraception programs have helped halve fertility rates since the 1960s. The population growth rate has correspondingly shrunk as well, but has not yet reached less than one percent growth per year.

As home to thousands of ethnic groups, hundreds of languages, and numerous religions, a cohesive and broadly-supported effort to reduce population growth is difficult to create. Despite that, India is one country to watch in coming years. It is also a growing economic power; among other measures, its GDP per capita was expected to triple between 2003 and 2013 and was listed as the third-ranked country for its share of the global gross domestic product.

India Population: Census: Age: 30 to 34 Year data was reported at 88,594.951 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 74,274.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. India Population: Census: Age: 30 to 34 Year data is updated decadal, averaging 74,274.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88,594.951 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 58,404.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. India Population: Census: Age: 30 to 34 Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAD001: Census: Population: by Age Group.

The total population in India was estimated at 1398.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - India Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Indian Wells population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Indian Wells. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Indian Wells by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Indian Wells.

Key observations

The largest age group in Indian Wells, CA was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 708 (14.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Indian Wells, CA was the 0-4 years with a population of 39 (0.81%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Indian Wells is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Indian Wells total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Indian Wells Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for India by year from 1950 to 2025.

India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 10-19 data was reported at 257,710,442.000 Person in 2031. This records an increase from the previous number of 255,229,168.000 Person for 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 10-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 256,469,805.000 Person from Mar 2021 (Median) to 2031, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 257,710,442.000 Person in 2031 and a record low of 255,229,168.000 Person in 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 10-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAI002: Population Projection: 10 Years: by Age Group.

India Population: Census: Age: 25 to 29 year data was reported at 101,413.965 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 83,422.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. India Population: Census: Age: 25 to 29 year data is updated decadal, averaging 83,422.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101,413.965 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 69,239.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. India Population: Census: Age: 25 to 29 year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAD001: Census: Population: by Age Group.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Indian Village by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Indian Village across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of female population, with 56.64% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Indian Village is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Indian Village total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Indian Village Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Demographics Data

Administrative Boundaries with demographic data from the latest Census of India Geographic Coverage – Pan India Lowest Geographic Level –Town (ward level) & Village

India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data was reported at 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,393,496.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 59,066,957.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 49,393,496.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE001: Census: Population: by Religion.

This feature layers contain demographics about age, gender, education, employment, assets & amenities as reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India in the Census 2011. These attributes cover topics such as male and female population counts by age, literacy, occupation, and household characteristics.Census of India counts every resident in India at village level. It is mandated by The Census Act 1948 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.Other demographics layers are also available:Country DemographicsState DemographicsSub-district DemographicsVillage DemographicsCombined DemographicsEach layer contains the same set of demographic attributes. Each geography level has a viewing range optimal for the geography size, and the map has increasing detail as you zoom in to smaller areas.Data source: Explore Census DataAdmin boundary source (country, states, and districts): Survey of India, 2020For more information: 2011 Census Demographic ProfileFor feedback please contact: content@esri.inData Processing notes:Country, State and District boundaries are simplified representations offered from the Survey of India database.Sub-districts and village boundaries are developed based on the census provided maps.Field names and aliases are processed by Esri India as created for the ArcGIS Platform.For a list of fields and alias names, access the following excel document.Disclaimer:The boundaries may not be perfectly align with AGOL imagery. The Census PDF maps are georeferenced using Survey of India boundaries and notice alignment issues with AGOL Imagery/ Maps. 33k villages are marked as point location on Census PDFs either because of low scale maps where small villages could not have been drawn or digitization has not been completed. These villages are marked as 100m circular polygons in the data.This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

Urban population (% of total population) in India was reported at 36.36 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The population of India is divided into several groups based on social, educational, and financial statuses. The formation of these groups is a result of the historical social structure of the country. Between 2019 and 2021, Other Backward Class (OBC) constituted the largest part of Indian households accounting for about ** percent. On the other hand, Schedule Tribes formed about *** percent of households. How prosperous is India’s caste-based society? India suffers from extreme social and economic inequality. The combined share of Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste in the affluent population of India was less than ** percent. Contrary to this, economically and socially stronger groups constituted the major part of the affluent population. Hence, indicating a strong relationship between caste and prosperity. India’s thoughts on caste-based reservation The constitution of India provides reservations to the weaker sections of the society for their upliftment and growth. However, the need for reservation has increased with time, making the whole situation even more complicated. People are divided over the existence of a system that provides preference to certain castes or sects. In a survey conducted in 2016 about providing employment reservation to young adults of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe, many people expressed opposition. More than ** percent of opposition came from upper Hindu caste. Minimum opposition was observed from the people belonging to Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste.

Population, female (% of total population) in India was reported at 48.41 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Dataset Description:

This dataset contains two distinct tables that offer valuable insights into the population trends and characteristics of Indian districts. Dataset 1 includes demographic data, such as population growth rate, sex ratio, and literacy rate, while Dataset 2 provides information about the geographical aspects, including district area and population count. Together, these datasets empower researchers and data enthusiasts to explore and analyze India's demographic and geographical dynamics, contributing to a deeper understanding of the nation's diverse regions and populations.

Table: Demographic Insights

Table: Geographical Information

These two datasets, "Demographic Insights" and "Geographical Information," provide valuable information about the demographic and geographical characteristics of districts within India. The former focuses on population-related metrics, while the latter offers insights into the spatial dimensions of each district.

The annual population growth in India increased by 0.1 percentage points (+12.66 percent) in 2023. This was the first time during the observed period that the population growth has increased in India. Population growth refers to the annual change in population, and is based on the balance between birth and death rates, as well as migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka.