India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data was reported at 0.029 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.029 % for 2024. India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 0.021 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.029 % in 2025 and a record low of 0.008 % in 1997. India IN: Share in World Trade: Country's Trade: expressed in USD Volume data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OECD.EO: Trade Statistics: Share in World Trade and Performance Indicators: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. SHTGSVD - Share of country's trade, volume (in USD at OECD reference year prices) in world trade OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

The largest portion of India's imports originated from China, representing more than 13 percent of the total imports in the financial year 2023, with the United Arab Emirates following at over seven percent. Conversely, during the same period, India's primary exports were directed towards the United States. India’s import mix India's imports encompass a wide range of goods, with some key commodities dominating the landscape. Among these critical imports are crude oil, gold, and petroleum products. Crude oil, constituting approximately 20 percent of total imports, is critical due to the nation’s reliance on energy sources. In addition, India, as a major textile producer, has witnessed a significant rise in textile imports over the years to meet the diverse consumer and industrial demands. Trade balance In the recent past, the country experienced a notable change in its trade balance-to-GDP ratio. This ratio, which reflects the relationship between the country's trade activities and the size of its economy, saw a significant decrease of 8.5 percent in fiscal year 2023. In other words, the country was importing more goods and services than it was exporting during the period.

India IN: Government Effectiveness: Estimate data was reported at 0.092 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.077 NA for 2016. India IN: Government Effectiveness: Estimate data is updated yearly, averaging -0.088 NA from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.122 NA in 2007 and a record low of -0.206 NA in 2014. India IN: Government Effectiveness: Estimate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WGI: Country Governance Indicators. Government Effectiveness captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies. Estimate gives the country's score on the aggregate indicator, in units of a standard normal distribution, i.e. ranging from approximately -2.5 to 2.5.

While Indians between 12 and 34 years dominated internet use from 2013 to 2019 with about 65 percent of the total market, this was projected to change by 2025. Between 2019 and 2025, it was estimated that age group 35 years and older would make up 66 percent of internet usage in India.

Gender and internet

Among the total internet users in the country, it was found that around 70 percent users were male and only about 30 percent were female users. While this was expected to change to 60 percent male users and 40 percent female users by 2020, it still showed a gender gap of internet accessibility in the south-Asian country. While several factors lead to this digital gender gap, economic and socio-cultural barriers stand out as the most compelling reasons.

Older Indians part of digitalization

The median age of India’s population was around 27 years in 2015, echoing the range of the country’s majority internet user base. The estimated shift, however, in the years to come would be the successful efforts towards digitalizing India. If done right, this would propel older adults to adopt and master new media technologies in their daily activities beyond social media and communication, including the use of financial services.

In 2024, the national debt of India amounted to around 3.16 trillion U.S. dollars. Projections show an upward trend, with a significant increase each year. Honor thy national debtNational debt, also called government debt or public debt, is money owed by the federal government. It can be divided into internal debt, (which is owed to lenders in the country) and external debt (which is owed to foreign lenders). National debt is created and increased by using government bonds, for example, or by borrowing money from other nations due to financial struggles (well-known case in point: Greece). A quite complex issue, national debt is expected to be paid back in accordance with certain regulations overseen by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a financial organization owned by central banks. India’s debt is rising, but so is its economic growthIndia’s liabilities have increased significantly, and forecasts show no end in sight. While India is a fast-growing economy and considered one of the main emerging economies, the so-called BRIC countries, India has been investing and borrowing money from commercial banks as well as several non-banking finance companies, and its national debt today makes up almost 70 percent of its GDP. Luckily, even though the national debt is forecast to increase, this share of GDP is predicted to decrease, as is the trade deficit in the long run, despite a significant jump back into the red in 2017.

In 2022, 42.86 percent of the workforce in India were employed in agriculture, while the other half was almost evenly distributed among the two other sectors, industry and services. While the share of Indians working in agriculture is declining, it is still the main sector of employment. A BRIC powerhouseTogether with Brazil, Russia, and China, India makes up the four so-called BRIC countries. They are the four fastest-growing emerging countries dubbed BRIC, an acronym, by Jim O’Neill at Goldman Sachs. Being major economies themselves already, these four countries are said to be at a similar economic developmental stage -- on the verge of becoming industrialized countries -- and maybe even dominating the global economy. Together, they are already larger than the rest of the world when it comes to GDP and simple population figures. Among these four, India is ranked second across almost all key indicators, right behind China. Services on the riseWhile most of the Indian workforce is still employed in the agricultural sector, it is the services sector that generates most of the country’s GDP. In fact, when looking at GDP distribution across economic sectors, agriculture lags behind with a mere 15 percent contribution. Some of the leading services industries are telecommunications, software, textiles, and chemicals, and production only seems to increase – currently, the GDP in India is growing, as is employment.

India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data was reported at 9.304 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.344 USD bn for 2017. India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 1.047 USD bn from Mar 1988 (Median) to 2018, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.514 USD bn in 2006 and a record low of 0.300 USD mn in 1993. India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAA008: Imports by Country: USD (Annual).

As of February 2025, India was the country with the largest offline population worldwide. The South Asian country had over 651 million people without internet connection. China ranked second, with around 311.9 million people not connected to the internet. Despite these large shares of the disconnected population in these countries, China and India ranked first and second, respectively, as countries with the highest number of internet users worldwide. Internet access in Africa In 2023, Africa lagged behind other global regions regarding internet penetration rate, as only 37 percent of the continent’s population accessed the web. In contrast, around 91 percent of Europe’s population were internet users. This is heavily influenced by the infrastructure development in the region. However, some improvements are forecasted, as by 2028, the internet penetration rate in Africa will be at an estimated 48.15 percent. Global internet access challenges: disruptions and restrictions Government internet shutdowns around the world are another challenge for internet access. Between 2015 and the first half of 2023, 172 local internet connection disruptions occurred due to protests globally. Moreover, according to a 2023report on internet freedom, almost four out of ten global internet users were deprived of essential freedoms on online platforms. In 2023, 76 new restrictions on internet usage were implemented worldwide. Asia led in imposing these restrictions, accounting for approximately 55 cases across various countries in the region.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in India was reported at 47.01 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The value of remittances to India outweighed the value sent to other countries about 10 times in 2021, according to a ranking that maps the flow of such money transfers. Remittances refer to cross-border payments to family or friends and are often associated with migrant workers sending money back home to friends or relatives back in their communities of origin. It is estimated that about one in seven people worldwide are involved with remittances - substantially impacting payment behavior in, especially, Asia and Latin America. For India, the top five recipient countries for remittances in 2021 included Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Sri Lanka, and the United States. India's main sources for remittances were the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait.

India Country Flow: Equity: % data was reported at 0.548 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.307 % for Feb 2025. India Country Flow: Equity: % data is updated monthly, averaging 0.292 % from Feb 1996 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 350 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.346 % in Jan 2004 and a record low of -2.854 % in Jun 2006. India Country Flow: Equity: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by EPFR. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.EPFR.CF: Country Flow by Equity and Bond.

India Exports: USD: South Asia data was reported at 2.099 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.155 USD bn for Aug 2018. India Exports: USD: South Asia data is updated monthly, averaging 1.616 USD bn from Jan 2013 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.657 USD bn in Mar 2018 and a record low of 1.128 USD bn in May 2013. India Exports: USD: South Asia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JAA005: Exports by Country: USD.

India Number of Registered Company data was reported at 1,171,230.000 Unit in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,172,583.000 Unit for 2017. India Number of Registered Company data is updated yearly, averaging 152,036.000 Unit from Mar 1957 (Median) to 2018, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,172,583.000 Unit in 2017 and a record low of 26,682.000 Unit in 1962. India Number of Registered Company data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OC001: Registered Company: At Work.

India Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population data was reported at 13.500 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.800 NA for 2019. India Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population data is updated yearly, averaging 18.500 NA from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.000 NA in 1971 and a record low of 13.500 NA in 2020. India Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GAH001: Vital Statistics.

India IN: Mortality from CVD, Cancer, Diabetes or CRD between Exact Ages 30 and 70: Male data was reported at 26.700 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.800 NA for 2015. India IN: Mortality from CVD, Cancer, Diabetes or CRD between Exact Ages 30 and 70: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 27.100 NA from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.700 NA in 2000 and a record low of 26.700 NA in 2016. India IN: Mortality from CVD, Cancer, Diabetes or CRD between Exact Ages 30 and 70: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Mortality from CVD, cancer, diabetes or CRD is the percent of 30-year-old-people who would die before their 70th birthday from any of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease, assuming that s/he would experience current mortality rates at every age and s/he would not die from any other cause of death (e.g., injuries or HIV/AIDS).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Passenger Traffic: International: Singapore data was reported at 4,255,170.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,591,649.000 Person for 2017. Passenger Traffic: International: Singapore data is updated yearly, averaging 2,175,043.000 Person from Mar 1998 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,255,170.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 842,504.000 Person in 1998. Passenger Traffic: International: Singapore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TA034: Aviation Statistics: Passenger Traffic: International: by Country.

India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data was reported at -2.871 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.355 USD bn for 2016. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 USD mn from Dec 1948 (Median) to 2017, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 314.950 USD mn in 1995 and a record low of -2.871 USD bn in 2017. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Belgium data was reported at 302.920 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 164.850 USD mn for Dec 2017. IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Belgium data is updated quarterly, averaging -497.313 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 85 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 797.514 USD mn in Mar 2008 and a record low of -1.747 USD bn in Jun 2014. IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Belgium data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

India IN:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 154.581 2010=100 in Dec 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.648 2010=100 for Sep 2019. India IN:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Seasonally Adjusted data is updated quarterly, averaging 83.535 2010=100 from Jun 1996 (Median) to Dec 2019, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 154.581 2010=100 in Dec 2019 and a record low of 46.504 2010=100 in Jun 1996. India IN:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.IFS: Gross Domestic Product: Deflator and Volume Index: Quarterly.

Imports: Latin America: Turks & Caicos Islands data was reported at 0.020 USD mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.030 USD mn for 2017. Imports: Latin America: Turks & Caicos Islands data is updated yearly, averaging 0.040 USD mn from Mar 1999 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 USD mn in 2006 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2000. Imports: Latin America: Turks & Caicos Islands data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAA008: Imports by Country: USD (Annual).