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India: key facts and figures
India has 1.45 billion people, 2 official languages, the Indian Rupee and 17 public holidays a year. It ranks 1st of 195 countries for total population.
1.45 billionpeople
INRcurrency
Hindiofficial language
+91calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how India differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
1.45 billionPopulation
- Annual change+0.89%
- Fertility rate2 per woman#99
- Aged 65 and over7.15%#99
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$2,702Output per person
- Total economy$3.96 trillion#6
- Real growth+7.6%#14
- Inflation2.4%#108
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.685Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.475#119
- Life expectancy72 years#111
- Mean schooling6.9 years#142
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Indian RupeeCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeINR
- Symbol₹
- CapitalNew Delhi
Languages
which languages hold official status
Hindi, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type D, Type MPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
17Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 26Republic Day
- Mar 4Holi
- Mar 21Id-ul-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
70%Internet use
- E-government index0.668#96
- Global rank#97
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointHimalaya, northern plains and peninsular plateau
- ClimateIndia spans a wide range of climates, but the seasonal southwest monsoon is a dominant control, interacting with latitude, elevation and proximity to the ocean.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 yearsFoundational stage
- Preparatory stage3 years
- Middle stage3 years
- Secondary stage4 years
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