India Population
1463.9M▲ +12.9M
Dec 2025 · Annual
India's total population reached 1,463.87 million in 2025, up from 1,450.94 million in 2024. The figure marks a new all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960. The all-time low was recorded in 1960 at 435.99 million. The population has increased steadily over the period.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1463.9M | 1450.9M | 1463.9MDec 2025 | 436.0MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 46.1% | 46.6% | 82.6% | 46.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 1001.7M | 990.0M | 1001.7M | 244.7M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in India averaged 1187.0M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1463.9M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 436.0M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of India, regardless of legal status or citizenship, based on the de facto definition. The data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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