India
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New Delhi
1,463,865,525
3,287,590 km²
Indian rupee
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India is located in Southern Asia. Its capital is New Delhi, and it has a population of 1,463,865,525 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 3,287,590 square kilometers (approximately 1,269,346 square miles). Its currency is Indian rupee. The population density is approximately 445 people per square kilometer. India shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.
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India at a glance
Asia
445 / km²
3,287,590 km²
Approximately 1,269,346 mi² (square miles)
New Delhi
Economy of India
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Population and society indicators
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Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about India
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is the population of India?
India has 1,463,865,525 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of India in square kilometers and square miles?
India has a total area of 3,287,590 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 1,269,346 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in India?
The currency of India is Indian rupee.
