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.

The projected median age of population in India, at national level, was expected to go up to more than 34 years by 2036 versus almost 25 years in 2011. At state level, Tamil Nadu reflected the highest projected median age with over 40 years in 2036 versus nearly 30 years in 2011.

The projected median age of population of a country is contingent upon several health metrics such as the fertility rate, birth rate, and mortality rate. For instance, if a country or state sees a lower fertility and mortality rate, the geriatric population is expected to increase proportionally.

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.

India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 35-39 data was reported at 128,039,407.000 Person in 2031. This records an increase from the previous number of 103,858,670.000 Person for 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 115,949,038.500 Person from Mar 2021 (Median) to 2031, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128,039,407.000 Person in 2031 and a record low of 103,858,670.000 Person in 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 35-39 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: 15 to 19 Year data was reported at 120,526.449 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 100,216.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. India Population: Census: Age: 15 to 19 Year data is updated decadal, averaging 100,216.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120,526.449 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 79,035.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. India Population: Census: Age: 15 to 19 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.

Monaco is the country with the highest median age in the world. The population has a median age of around 56 years, which is around six years more than in Japan and Saint Pierre and Miquelon – the other countries that make up the top three. Southern European countries make up a large part of the top 20, with Italy, Slovenia, Greece, San Marino, Andorra, and Croatia all making the list. Low infant mortality means higher life expectancy Monaco and Japan also have the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, which contributes to the calculation of a higher life expectancy because fewer people are dying in the first years of life. Indeed, many of the nations with a high median age also feature on the list of countries with the highest average life expectancy, such as San Marino, Japan, Italy, and Lichtenstein. Demographics of islands and small countries Many smaller countries and island nations have populations with a high median age, such as Guernsey and the Isle of Man, which are both island territories within the British Isles. An explanation for this could be that younger people leave to seek work or education opportunities, while others choose to relocate there for retirement.

India Census: Population: Age: 40 data was reported at 28,528,992.000 Person in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30,733,879.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Age: 40 data is updated yearly, averaging 29,354,909.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,733,879.000 Person in 2001 and a record low of 28,528,992.000 Person in 2011. India Census: Population: Age: 40 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

India Census: Population: Age: Total data was reported at 1,210,854,977.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,028,610,328.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Age: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 1,028,610,328.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,210,854,977.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 838,567,936.000 Person in 1991. India Census: Population: Age: Total 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

India Census: Population: Age: 28 data was reported at 22,127,016.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,781,213.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Age: 28 data is updated yearly, averaging 21,781,213.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,127,016.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 17,139,018.000 Person in 1991. India Census: Population: Age: 28 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

Chart and table of India life expectancy from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Indian Trail: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 184(1.41%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 4,951(37.86%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 5,924(45.30%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 2,019(15.44%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 25 to 44 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 45 to 64 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the town of Indian Trail, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Indian Trail median household income by age. You can refer the same here

The statistic shows the life expectancy at birth in India from 2012 to 2022. The average life expectancy at birth in India in 2022 was 67.74 years. Standard of living in India India is one of the so-called BRIC countries, an acronym which stands for Brazil, Russia, India and China, the four states considered the major emerging market countries. They are all in a similar advanced economic state and are expected to advance even further. India is also among the twenty leading countries with the largest gross domestic product / GDP, and the twenty countries with the largest proportion of global gross domestic product / GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Its unemployment rate has been stable over the past few years; India is also among the leading import and export countries worldwide. This alone should put India in a relatively comfortable position economically speaking, however, parts of the population of India are struggling with poverty and health problems. When looking at a comparison of the median age of the population in selected countries – i.e. one half of the population is older and the other half is younger –, it can be seen that the median age of the Indian population is about twenty years less than that of the Germans or Japanese. In fact, the median age in India is significantly lower than the median age of the population of the other emerging BRIC countries – Russia, China and Brazil. Additionally, the total population of India has been steadily increasing. Regarding life expectancy, India is neither among the countries with the highest, nor among those with the lowest life expectancy at birth. The majority of the Indian population is aged between 15 and 64 years, with only about 5 percent being older than 64.

India Census: Population: Age: 100+ data was reported at 605,778.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 139,472.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Age: 100+ data is updated yearly, averaging 151,646.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 605,778.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 139,472.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: Age: 100+ 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

India Census: Population: Age: 77 data was reported at 835,048.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 369,926.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Age: 77 data is updated yearly, averaging 369,926.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 835,048.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 159,577.000 Person in 1991. India Census: Population: Age: 77 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

Married women surveyed in India were first pregnant when they were about 21 years old. These women were between 25 and 49 years old. While this is influenced many varying factors from socio-economic conditions to education and cultural influence, results from the survey found that women in urban areas had their first child more than a year later than their rural counterparts.

This statistic presents the results of a survey among households across rural India about the age of first pregnancy among married women in 2013-14, based on religion. During that time period, Jain women in rural areas were first pregnant at about 20 years old.

India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 80-84 data was reported at 11,323,629.000 Person in 2031. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,383,141.000 Person for 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 80-84 data is updated yearly, averaging 9,853,385.000 Person from Mar 2021 (Median) to 2031, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,323,629.000 Person in 2031 and a record low of 8,383,141.000 Person in 2021. India Projection: Population: 10 Years: Age: 80-84 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 Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 data was reported at 13,355,581.000 Person in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,434,269.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 data is updated yearly, averaging 13,434,269.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,480,828.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 13,355,581.000 Person in 2011. India Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 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.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

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.

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.