India Population
As per the 2011 Census, India has a population of 121.09 Cr (1,21,08,54,977) with 62.33 Cr (62,32,70,258) males and 58.76 Cr (58,75,84,719) females.The sex ratio in India is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of India is 16.45 Cr (16,45,15,253) which is 13.59% of India overall population, Child sex Ratio of India is 919 females for every 1000 males.
India is a diverse and populous nation with a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and religions. The country presents a complex mix of rapid urbanization, significant rural communities, and varied social demographics.
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India Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, India current estimated population is projected to be 139.73 Cr (1,39,73,03,492), indicating a 15.4% increased from India's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.77 Cr, and the estimated female population is 67.96 Cr.
India Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, India estimated population is projected to be 140.98 Cr (1,40,97,92,396), projecting a 16.43% increased from India's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.39 Cr, and the estimated female population is 68.59 Cr.
India Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in India, with a total Hindu population of 96.63 Cr (96,62,57,353), accounting for 79.8% of the India population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.83 Cr (49,83,06,968), and the Hindu female population is around 46.80 Cr (46,79,50,385).
India Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in India, with a total Muslim population of 17.22 Cr (17,22,45,158), accounting for 14.23% of the India population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.83 Cr (8,82,73,945), and the Muslim female population is around 8.40 Cr (8,39,71,213).
India Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96,62,57,353 | 79.8% |
| Muslim | 17,22,45,158 | 14.23% |
| Christian | 2,78,19,588 | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 2,08,33,116 | 1.72% |
| Buddhist | 84,42,972 | 0.7% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 79,37,734 | 0.66% |
| Jain | 44,51,753 | 0.37% |
| Religion not stated | 28,67,303 | 0.24% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationIndia Urban Population
The Urban population of India is 37.71 Cr (37,71,06,125), with 19.55 Cr (19,54,89,200) being males and 18.16 Cr (18,16,16,925) being females, making up 31.14% of the India total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
India Rural Population
The Rural population of India is 83.37 Cr (83,37,48,852), with 42.78 Cr (42,77,81,058) being males and 40.60 Cr (40,59,67,794) being females, making up 68.86% of the India total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.
India Literacy Rate
Literacy Rate of India is 72.98, Male literacy stands at 80.88 percent while Female literacy is at 64.63 percent.In India's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.11%, while in the rural regions of India, it is around 67.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of India
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.98 | 80.88 | 64.63 |
| Urban Area | 84.11 | 88.76 | 79.11 |
| Rural Area | 67.77 | 77.15 | 57.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in India
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.27 | 81.7 | 64.34 |
| Muslim | 68.54 | 74.73 | 62.04 |
| Christian | 84.53 | 87.7 | 81.47 |
| Sikh | 75.39 | 80.03 | 70.31 |
India Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in India is 20.14 Cr (20,13,78,372) with 10.35 Cr (10,35,35,314) males and 9.78 Cr (9,78,43,058) females, which is 16.63% of India overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
India Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in India is 10.45 Cr (10,45,45,716) with 5.25 Cr (5,25,47,215) males and 5.20 Cr (5,19,98,501) females, which is 8.63% of India overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
India Slum Population
Slum Population in India is 6.55 Cr (6,54,94,604) with 3.40 Cr (3,39,68,203) males and 3.15 Cr (3,15,26,401) females, which is 5.41% of India overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 929 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in India are 1.39 Cr (1,39,20,191).
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of India
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 950 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in India
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Christian | 1024 |
| Sikh | 903 |
India Area & Households
The Total Area of India is 32,87,470 Square KM, with a population density of 382 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in India are 7,933 and the Total Number of Villages in India are 6,40,932.The Total Number of households in India are 24.95 Cr(24,95,01,663).
India Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In India, there are about 48.19 Cr (48,18,88,868) workers, making up nearly 39.8% of the India total population. Out of these, around 33.19 Cr (33,19,39,875) are male workers, and about 14.99 Cr (14,99,48,993) are female workers.
India - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
India's demographic evolution underscores its dynamic population growth rate and notable variations. Commencing with a population of 23,83,96,327, the nation underwent multifaceted demographic transitions, culminating in 1,21,08,54,977 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 24.8% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.19%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901 $) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
India population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 23,83,96,327 to 1,21,08,54,977.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 24.8%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 $ | 23.84 Cr | --- | --- | 12.08 Cr | 11.74 Cr |
| 1911 | 25.21 Cr | 1.37 Cr | 5.75 | 12.84 Cr | 12.37 Cr |
| 1921 | 25.13 Cr | -7.72 Lac | -0.31 | 12.85 Cr | 12.28 Cr |
| 1931 $ | 27.90 Cr | 2.77 Cr | 11 | 14.29 Cr | 13.58 Cr |
| 1941 $ | 31.87 Cr | 3.97 Cr | 14.22 | 16.37 Cr | 15.47 Cr |
| 1951 @ | 36.11 Cr | 4.24 Cr | 13.31 | 18.55 Cr | 17.56 Cr |
| 1961 @ | 43.92 Cr | 7.77 Cr | 21.51 | 22.63 Cr | 21.29 Cr |
| 1971 | 54.82 Cr | 10.89 Cr | 24.8 | 28.40 Cr | 26.41 Cr |
| 1981 # | 68.33 Cr | 13.52 Cr | 24.66 | 35.34 Cr | 33.00 Cr |
| 1991 + | 84.64 Cr | 16.31 Cr | 23.87 | 43.94 Cr | 40.71 Cr |
| 2001 ++ | 102.87 Cr | 18.23 Cr | 21.54 | 53.22 Cr | 49.65 Cr |
| 2011 | 121.09 Cr | 18.21 Cr | 17.7 | 62.33 Cr | 58.76 Cr |
Note:-
@ In working out 'decadal variation' and 'percentage decadal variation' for 1941-1951 & 1951-1961 of Nagaland state, the population of Tuensang district for 1951 (7,025) and the population of Tuensang (83,501) and Mon (50,774) districts for 1961 Census have not been taken into account as the area was censused for the first time in 1951 and the same are not comparable.
# The 1981 Census could not be held owing to disturbed conditions prevailing in Assam. Hence the population figures for 1981 of Assam have been worked out by 'Interpolation'.
+ The 1991 Census was not held in Jammu & Kashmir. Hence the population figures for 1991 of Jammu & Kashmir have been worked out by 'Interpolation'.
$ The distribution of population of Puducherry by sex for 1901 (246,354), 1931 (258,628) and 1941 (285,011) is not available.The figures of India for these years are, therefore, exclusive of these population figures so far as distribution by sex is concerned.
++ The population of Manipur State by sex includes the estimated population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub - divisions of Senapati district for 2001.
India - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 139.73 Cr (1,39,73,03,492) | 15.4% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 140.98 Cr (1,40,97,92,396) | 16.43% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 142.11 Cr (1,42,11,18,261) | 17.36% | 0.93 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 143.16 Cr (1,43,16,11,530) | 18.23% | 0.87 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 144.21 Cr (1,44,20,99,835) | 19.1% | 0.87 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 145.26 Cr (1,45,25,94,097) | 19.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 146.31 Cr (1,46,30,85,381) | 20.83% | 0.87 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 147.25 Cr (1,47,25,04,912) | 21.61% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 148.11 Cr (1,48,11,40,463) | 22.32% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 148.98 Cr (1,48,97,82,977) | 23.04% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 149.84 Cr (1,49,84,12,583) | 23.75% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 150.71 Cr (1,50,70,53,099) | 24.46% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 151.57 Cr (1,51,56,91,641) | 25.18% | 0.72 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that India's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 151.57 Cr (1,51,56,91,641), with a male population of 77.63 Cr (77,62,93,871) and a female population of 73.94 Cr (73,93,97,203). This reflects a total growth of 25.18% from India's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.82%.