Population & Demographics
National population estimates, median age distribution, urban-rural division, and sex ratio at birth from Census India and UN DESA.
1.43 Billion Population
1st Most Populous Nation
•28.2 Yrs Young Median Age
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing population & demographics against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Global comparative benchmarks for Population & Demographics are compiled from statutory repositories.
Refer to national datasets below for verified official metrics.
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
Automated disclosures from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and statutory wire feeds.
All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
UN DESA World Population Prospects and Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner India projections.
With an estimated population of 1.43 Billion and a young median age of 28.2 years (compared to China's 39.0 and Japan's 48.9), India holds the largest young workforce demographic window.
- ✓Young median age of 28.2 years provides a 3-decade demographic dividend
- ✓Sex ratio at birth improved to 1,020 females per 1,000 males
- !Urban infrastructure scaling for expanding 36.0% urban population share
- !Skill alignment for youth workforce demographic dividend optimization
Working-age population (15-64 yrs) projected to peak at 68.9% of total population around 2036.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers backed by official government disclosures.
What is India's median age?
India's median age is 28.2 years, making it one of the youngest major economies worldwide.
15. Open Data Export
Datasets & Export Options
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