DataAs of 27 SeptSources52 citedModules32 live 21 coming soon 6 plannedDistricts10 of 784States7 of 36
In simple words
India has about 1.46 billion people living in 28 states and 8 union territories. This page brings 59 topics about the country together; 32 of them are live, and every figure shows its date and source.
- Population1.46billionGrowing about 0.9% a yearUN WPP 2024, 2025 estimate
- Area3.29million km²7th largest countrySurvey of India
- Nominal GDP$3.9trillion7.8% growth in FY26 (MoSPI)IMF, April 2026 (FY26)
- States and UTs28 + 8784 districtsLGD (Local Government Directory), Sept 2026
- Languages22scheduledIn the Eighth ScheduleConstitution, Schedule 8
Each figure names its source and yearIndependent. From government portals and other reputed sources.
India in the world
Where India ranks among countriesEach rank names the body that published it and the year.
8 of 9 ranks shown
Section 1 of 10
India at a glance
How big India is, how fast it is growing, and how its people earn and live.
Modules6 of 7 live
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Population and demographicsUN World Population Prospects 2024 (mid-2025 estimate)
Live module1.46
billion0.9% a year
World rank
#1
most people
Population, density, workforce and languages: the shape of India today.
Density
484 (2023)
people per km²
Workforce
—
—
States and UTs
28 + 8
36 in all
Languages
22
in Schedule 8
Sources: MHA, Constitution Schedule 8, UN World Population Prospects 2024Open module
India's world rank
#1Population1.46B
#6GDP$3.9T
#3GDP (PPP)$17.3T
#1Money sent home$151B
Latest updatesRecent
14 SeptConsumer price inflation
31 AugGDP growth in a year
31 AugGST collected in a month
13 JulMoney sent home from abroad
Section 2 of 10
Know about India
NCERT-aligned basics of history, geography, polity and the economy: how India works, explained.
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How the Indian Constitution works
Planned—
The Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and how the Schedules are laid out.
Articles
—
Schedules
—
Parts
—
In force
—
How it was written
- 9 Dec 1946Constituent Assembly meets
- 29 Aug 1947Drafting Committee set up
- 26 Nov 1949Constitution adopted
- 26 Jan 1950Comes into force
Well-known articles
- Art 14Equality before law
- Art 19Freedom of speech
- Art 21Right to life
- Art 32Right to go to court
- Art 370Former J&K status
Section 3 of 10
Living standards
Health, education, water, food and housing: what daily life looks like across states.
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Health indicatorsORGI · SRS Abridged Life Tables 2020-24
Live module70.6
years of life, on average
Health indicators from NFHS-5 and the Sample Registration System.
Life expectancy
70.6
years, SRS
Infant deaths
24.0
per 1,000 births
Doctors
—
per 1,000 people; WHO suggests 1
U-WIN
—
crore doses
ORGI · SRS Abridged Life Tables 2020-24Open module
States that lead
- Fewest infant deathsKerala8 per 1,000
- Longest livesKerala75.6 yrs
- Most doctorsDelhi—
- Best vaccinationManipur—
- Most hospitalsTamil Nadu—
Scheme reach
- Ayushman Bharat49 cr cards
- PM-JAY hospitals39k+
- U-WIN doses—
- PMKVY trained—
Section 4 of 10
Wildlife and forests
Tigers, forests and protected areas: what India protects in the wild.
3 modules2 of 3 live
Forests and wildlifeFeatured21.8% (2024) Tiger conservation3,682 tigers (2023) National parks and sanctuaries—
Browse all 3Forests and wildlifeFSI · ISFR 2023 (released 21 Dec 2024)
Live module21.8%
of the land under forest+156 km² since 2021
Target
33%
Forest and tree cover goal, National Forest Policy 1988
Forest cover from FSI's India State of Forest Report, published every two years.
Forest
21.8%
7.15 lakh km²
Trees
3.41%
outside forests
Most forest
Madhya Pradesh
—
Forest report
No. 18
2023, every two years
FSI · ISFR 2023 (released 21 Dec 2024)Open module
Most forested states
- #1Mizoram85.3%
- #2Arunachal Pradesh—
- #3Meghalaya—
- #4Manipur—
- #5Nagaland—
Section 5 of 10
Agriculture and livestock
What India grows and raises: crops, livestock and the lives of farmers.
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Crop productionDA&FW · 3rd Advance Estimates 2025-26
Live module376.6
million tonnes of foodgrain+19 MT in a year
Top state
Uttar Pradesh
18% share
Foodgrain, rice and wheat estimates from the Department of Agriculture (DA&FW).
Rice
154
million tonnes
Wheat
121
million tonnes
Top state
Uttar Pradesh
biggest wheat grower
Source
DA&FW
3rd advance estimate, 2025
DA&FW · 3rd Advance Estimates 2025-26Open module
Top crop states
- #1Uttar Pradeshwheat36 MT
- #2Madhya Pradeshwheat25 MT
- #3Punjabwheat18 MT
- #3West Bengalrice16 MT
Farmer schemes
- PM-KISAN9 cr farmers
- Crop insurance (PMFBY)—
- Kisan Credit Cards—
- Soil Health Cards—
Section 6 of 10
Natural resources and energy
Fuels, minerals and water: what powers India and what we draw from the earth.
4 modules2 of 4 live
Browse all 4Power generationCEA · Installed Capacity Report, 31 Aug 2026
Live module555
GW of power plants+59 GW in a year
Target
500 GW
Non-fossil power goal for 2030 (renewables, hydro, nuclear)
All the power plants India has, by the fuel they use.
Coal
224 GW
40% of the mix
Renewables
243 GW
44% of the mix
Hydro
52 GW
9% of the mix
Nuclear
8.8 GW
1.6% of the mix
CEA · Installed Capacity Report, 31 Aug 2026Open module
Top power states
- #1Gujarat77 GW
- #2Rajasthan68 GW
- #3Maharashtra62 GW
- #4Tamil Nadu48 GW
- #6Karnataka39 GW
Section 7 of 10
Infrastructure
Roads, rail, air, ports, telecom and smart cities: the country's backbone.
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Roads and highwaysMoRTH · Year End Review 2025 (PIB)
Live module1,46,560
km of national highways
The national highway network, from MoRTH and NHAI.
Highways
1,46,560
km, MoRTH
Expressways
3,052
km, NHAI
Top state
Maharashtra
most national highways
Year
2025
MoRTH data
MoRTH · Year End Review 2025 (PIB)Open module
Most highways
- #1Maharashtra—
- #2Uttar Pradesh11,672 km
- #3Rajasthan—
- #4Madhya Pradesh—
- #5Karnataka—
Section 8 of 10
Governance and justice
Defence, police, courts, prisons and elections: the institutions that hold India together.
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Police strength (BPRD)
—
BPRD's yearly snapshot of India's police forces.
Civil police
—
lakh, BPRD
Pending cases
5.2
crore, NJDG
Defence
7.9
lakh crore, MoD
Lok Sabha
543
seats
Justice system
- Police strength—
- Pending cases5 cr
- People in prison—
- Crime cases—
- Conviction rate—
Defence and elections
- Defence budget₹7.9L cr
- Defence exports₹38k cr
- Lok Sabha seats543
- Turnout in 2024—
Section 9 of 10
Innovation and industry
Space, science, startups, digital and foreign trade: where India is going next.
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Startups and unicornsDPIIT via PIB (recognised startups as on 31 Mar 2026)
Live module2.2
lakh recognised startups+0.6 lakh in a year
Unicorns
125+
the government's count
India's startups, from the Startup India dashboard.
Startups
2.2
lakh, DPIIT
Unicorns
125
government count
New
0.6
lakh added in a year
Source
DPIIT
Startup India
DPIIT via PIB (recognised startups as on 31 Mar 2026)Open module
Top startup states
- #1MaharashtraMumbai39K
- #2KarnatakaBengaluru23K
- #4Delhi21K
- Tamil NaduChennai15K
- #7TelanganaHyderabad13K
Digital India
- UPI payments24B a month
- Aadhaar145 cr
- DigiLocker72 cr users
- FASTag—
- ISRO satellites—
Section 10 of 10
Culture and heritage
Tourism, monuments, sports and GI tags: what makes India distinctly Indian.
5 modules3 of 5 live
UNESCO and ASI heritageFeatured— Tourism statistics— Olympic performance41 medals Khelo India— GI tags registry800+
Browse all 5UNESCO and ASI heritage
Live module—
World rank
#6
for UNESCO sites
Centrally protected monuments and India's World Heritage Sites.
UNESCO
45
sites
ASI
—
monuments
Tourism
—
lakh foreign visitors
Source
ASI
and UNESCO
World Heritage Sites
- Taj MahalUttar Pradesh1983
- Ajanta CavesMaharashtra1983
- KhajurahoMadhya Pradesh1986
- HampiKarnataka1986
- SundarbansWest Bengal1987