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India

India

Asia · Southern Asia

Overview

India is located in Southern Asia within Asia, alongside 8 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 1.45B, India ranks 1st of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 488 people per km² (17th of 196 by density).

India's GDP is $3.91T, 5th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $2,695 (133rd of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Southern Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan.

Identity
Capital
New Delhi
Currency
Indian Rupee
INR
Official language
Hindi, English
Continent / Region
Asia · Southern Asia
People
Population
Population density
488 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
GDP per capita
Geography
Land area
2,973,190 km²
1,147,955 mi²
mi² derived from km²
World Bank2023
Trade· top exports 2022
1
Petroleum oils, not crude
2
Medicaments (packaged for retail)
3
Diamonds (non-industrial)