This statistic depicts the age distribution of India from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 25.06 percent of the Indian population fell into the 0-14 year category, 68.02 percent into the 15-64 age group and 6.92 percent were over 65 years of age. Age distribution in India India is one of the largest countries in the world and its population is constantly increasing. India’s society is categorized into a hierarchically organized caste system, encompassing certain rights and values for each caste. Indians are born into a caste, and those belonging to a lower echelon often face discrimination and hardship. The median age (which means that one half of the population is younger and the other one is older) of India’s population has been increasing constantly after a slump in the 1970s, and is expected to increase further over the next few years. However, in international comparison, it is fairly low; in other countries the average inhabitant is about 20 years older. But India seems to be on the rise, not only is it a member of the BRIC states – an association of emerging economies, the other members being Brazil, Russia and China –, life expectancy of Indians has also increased significantly over the past decade, which is an indicator of access to better health care and nutrition. Gender equality is still non-existant in India, even though most Indians believe that the quality of life is about equal for men and women in their country. India is patriarchal and women still often face forced marriages, domestic violence, dowry killings or rape. As of late, India has come to be considered one of the least safe places for women worldwide. Additionally, infanticide and selective abortion of female fetuses attribute to the inequality of women in India. It is believed that this has led to the fact that the vast majority of Indian children aged 0 to 6 years are male.

This dataset contains the All-India, gender and age-group wise distribution of population for each census year.

The growth in India's overall population is driven by its young population. Nearly ** percent of the country's population was between the ages of 15 and 64 years old in 2020. With over *** million people between 18 and 35 years old, India had the largest number of millennials and Gen Zs globally.

The median age in India was 27 years old in 2020, meaning half the population was older than that, half younger. This figure was lowest in 1970, at 18.1 years, and was projected to increase to 47.8 years old by 2100. Aging in India India has the second largest population in the world, after China. Because of the significant population growth of the past years, the age distribution remains skewed in favor of the younger age bracket. This tells a story of rapid population growth, but also of a lower life expectancy. Economic effects of a young population Many young people means that the Indian economy must support a large number of students, who demand education from the economy but cannot yet work. Educating the future workforce will be important, because the economy is growing as well and is one of the largest in the world. Failing to do this could lead to high youth unemployment and political consequences. However, a productive and young workforce could provide huge economic returns for India.

India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Female: Age: 10-19 data was reported at 121,789,500.000 Person in 2031. This records an increase from the previous number of 119,020,151.000 Person for 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Female: Age: 10-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 120,404,825.500 Person from Mar 2021 (Median) to 2031, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121,789,500.000 Person in 2031 and a record low of 119,020,151.000 Person in 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Female: 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.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in India was reported at 24.62 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This dataset contains the all-India and decade-wise population distribution by broad age groups. Three broad age groups are categorized here: 0-14; 15-59 and Above 60.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Indian Village by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Indian Village. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Indian Village by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Indian Village. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Indian Village.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 75-79 years (10) | Female # 10-14 years (11). 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.

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

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.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Indian Village population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Indian Village is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Indian Village is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Indian Village for each age group.

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.

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

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

Rural India was mainly made up of men and women between 15 and 59 years old in 2020. Compared to urban centers, children up to ages ** had a higher share in rural areas during the same time period.

Populace: Demographic information examples include age, race, ethnicity, gender, marital status, income, education, and employment.

Town and Village Amenity: Amenity profile for Towns & Village includes medical facilities, educational facilities, Electrification Connections, Post, Telegraph and Telephone facilities and Income and Expenditure of the village

Household Profile: Household profile includes data like Census Houses (Residential, Vacant, Rented, Owned), Material of Roof, Wall, Floor, Household Amenity, and Household Assets

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in India was reported at 68.02 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

India: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2023 is 6.92 percent, an increase from 6.7 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 10.17 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2023 is 4.41 percent. The minimum value, 3.3 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 6.92 percent was recorded in 2023.

India Population: Census: Age: 45 to 49 Year data was reported at 62,318.327 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 47,409.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. India Population: Census: Age: 45 to 49 Year data is updated decadal, averaging 47,409.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62,318.327 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 36,134.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. India Population: Census: Age: 45 to 49 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.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in India was reported at 46.56 % in 2024, 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 July of 2025.

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

The percentage distribution for population projections for the age groups * to * reflected a decrease in the year 2036 in comparison to 2011. This could be attributed to the projected declining fertility rates in the country. By contrast, the age groups from 40-44 to **+ reflected an increase in the population projections in 2036 when compared with 2011. This projected increase in geriatric population within the country could be attributed to advancements made in the field of medical sciences, biotechnology and improved health care.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for India (SPPOP1564TOZSIND) from 1960 to 2024 about 15 to 64 years, India, and population.

India Population: Census: Age: 35 to 39 Year data was reported at 85,140.684 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 70,574.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. India Population: Census: Age: 35 to 39 Year data is updated decadal, averaging 70,574.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85,140.684 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 52,399.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. India Population: Census: Age: 35 to 39 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.

Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) in India was reported at 1.8175 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in India was reported at 6.5908 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population ages 65 and above, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.