🇮🇳 India
With 1,463,865,525 inhabitants (2025), India ranks 1 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – India: $2,702 /inh. (2025), ranking 165 out of 211. Economic growth is 7.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – India, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gini index (1/169), Income share of the poorest 20% (1/169), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – India, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Female suicide rate (178/183), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (164/173), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (173/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: India has $2,702 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: India has 4.2 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): India has 2.4 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: India has 7.6 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $17.2T | 2025 | 3 of 201 |
| GDP | $4T | 2025 | 6 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 6.6 % | 2025 | 13 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 7.6 % | 2025 | 16 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 3.2 % | 2021 | 87 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,907 /inh. | 2021 | 133 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $11,748 /inh. | 2025 | 137 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,760 /inh. | 2025 | 158 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,702 /inh. | 2025 | 165 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $2.45 | 2026 | 4 of 55 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1 % | 2025 | 36 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 82.1 % | 2021 | 44 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 5.6 % | 2022 | 65 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 87.16 LCU/$ | 2025 | 69 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.6 % | 2022 | 72 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4 % | 2025 | 80 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 74.9 % | 2025 | 27 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 41.6 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 25.8 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.2 % | 2025 | 71 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 16 % | 2025 | 115 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 53.3 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.7 % | 2025 | 134 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 32.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $411.6B | 2025 | 7 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $445.3B | 2025 | 18 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 18.6 % | 2024 | 37 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -0.5 % | 2025 | 89 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 22.3 % | 2025 | 140 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 46.3 % | 2025 | 159 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 24 % | 2025 | 163 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 17,914,000 arr. | 2019 | 14 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $40.8B | 2025 | 14 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $13.4B | 2020 | 17 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.8 % | 2025 | 70 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0.1 % | 2023 | 138 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1 % | 2025 | 143 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 34.8 % | 2022 | 30 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 46.5 % | 2018 | 48 of 109 |
| Military spending | 2.3 % | 2025 | 54 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2020 | 61 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -5.3 % | 2022 | 131 of 158 |
| Central government spending | 13.7 % | 2022 | 139 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 6.9 % | 2022 | 152 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 10.8 % | 2025 | 157 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 266.9 % | 2025 | 3 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $700.1B | 2025 | 5 of 180 |
| External debt | 18.6 % | 2024 | 15 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.9 months | 2025 | 30 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 44 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 34.6 % | 2025 | 16 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 34.7 % | 2025 | 25 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16.2 % | 2025 | 51 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 13.5 % | 2025 | 58 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.2 % | 2025 | 84 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 56.7 % | 2025 | 120 of 189 |
| Services | 49.3 % | 2025 | 148 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,463,865,525 inhab. | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 18 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 106.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 19 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51.6 % | 2025 | 19 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.2 % | 2024 | 23 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.4 % | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.2 % | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 89.1 % | 2021 | 116 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 7.4 % | 2025 | 119 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 28.1 yrs | 2023 | 141 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 46.1 per 100 | 2025 | 172 of 213 |
| Urban population | 35.7 % | 2025 | 180 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 48.4 % | 2025 | 195 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 16 per 1,000 | 2024 | 93 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 15.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 101 of 188 |
| Children per woman | 1.96 children/woman | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.89 % | 2025 | 106 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 19.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 109 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.7 yrs | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 60.6 yrs | 2023 | 125 of 183 |
| Death rate | 6.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 26.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 134 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.2 yrs | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 23.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 135 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 15.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 137 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 73.9 yrs | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 11.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 178 of 183 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 9.8 % | 2024 | 109 of 167 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.7 % | 2024 | 121 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1.6 per 1,000 | 2021 | 124 of 190 |
| Physicians | 0.72 per 1,000 | 2020 | 130 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 83.4 % | 2024 | 142 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 43.9 % | 2023 | 144 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.72 per 1,000 | 2020 | 147 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 3.3 % | 2023 | 169 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 187 per 100,000 | 2024 | 170 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 6.7 % | 2024 | 171 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity | 8 % | 2024 | 17 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 10.4 % | 2024 | 19 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 5.7 % | 2024 | 23 of 196 |
| Average weight of men | 65 kg | 2020 | 38 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 55 kg | 2020 | 44 of 48 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 5.2 L/person | 2024 | 91 of 202 |
| Tobacco use | 22.6 % | 2024 | 104 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 9.7 % | 2024 | 104 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 35.6 % | 2024 | 115 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.5 % | 2024 | 134 of 207 |
| Average height of men | 164.9 cm | 2014 | 176 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 180 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 21.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 182 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 152.6 cm | 2014 | 190 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Hindus | 79.4 % | 2020 | 2 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.81 | 2003 | 19 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 62.7 % | 2022 | 21 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.7 % | 2020 | 31 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 68.4 % | 2022 | 39 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 85.7 % | 2022 | 42 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.5 % | 2020 | 44 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 15.2 % | 2020 | 64 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.42 | 2003 | 98 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.33 | 2003 | 138 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 2.2 % | 2020 | 163 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 187 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.3 % | 2024 | 197 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Hindus (over 50%) | 2020 | 2 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 23 | 2023 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 11.1 % | 2023 | 1 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 2.6 % | 2023 | 87 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 20.5 % | 2023 | 167 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 13,888 km | 2026 | 4 of 230 |
| Total area | 3,287,263 km² | 2024 | 7 of 212 |
| Land area | 2,973,190 km² | 2024 | 7 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 7,000 km | 2026 | 19 of 227 |
| Population density | 488 inh./km² | 2024 | 22 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 22.8 ° | 2026 | 94 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 8,586 m | 2026 | 4 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.9 % | 2015 | 82 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,083 mm | 2022 | 87 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,014 m³/inh. | 2022 | 126 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 160 m | 2026 | 140 of 166 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 51.7 % | 2024 | 6 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 59.9 % | 2024 | 40 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 24.4 % | 2024 | 121 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 7.7 % | 2025 | 166 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.69 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.5 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.25 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.26 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.2 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.3 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.59 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.58 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.63 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.53 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.51 | 2025 | 122 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.47 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.46 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.14 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.33 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.5 | 2025 | 65 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.03 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.67 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 38 pts | 2024 | 96 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.4 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.13 | 2025 | 107 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.17 | 2025 | 110 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.15 | 2025 | 111 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.28 | 2025 | 113 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.68 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.61 | 2025 | 163 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 22 % | 2016 | 79 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,950 | 2025 | 117 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 13.8 % | 2025 | 155 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 5.6 % | 2025 | 173 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 57.9 /100 | 2025 | 127 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 5.7 pts | 2025 | 64 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with surgery | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Varies by region | 2025 | 1 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Gender identity only | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Gender identity only | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for only one of the two groups | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.8 per 100,000 | 2022 | 98 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 4 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 74.1 % | 2021 | 16 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 9.4 % | 2021 | 29 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 56.4 % | 2021 | 53 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 13 per 1,000 | 2024 | 74 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 80 per 100,000 | 2023 | 120 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 89.4 % | 2021 | 147 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for economic or social reasons | 2026 | 12 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 1.1 % | 2025 | 2 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 19.8 % | 2017 | 57 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 64.3 % | 2025 | 85 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $233 | 2024 | 134 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $55.31 | 2024 | 147 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.5 /10 | 2024 | 149 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 22.3 % | 2021 | 87 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized for Muslims only | 2026 | 7 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in India?
India has about 1,463,865,525 inhabitants (2025), ranking 1 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of India?
GDP per capita is $2,702 /inh. (2025): India ranks 165 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in India?
Annual inflation is 2.4 % (2025); India ranks 80 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in India?
The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025); India ranks 71 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does India stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: India has $2,702 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on India come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.