India Surpasses China: World's Most Populous Nation

The Historic Milestone

India officially became the world's most populous country, surpassing China's 1.409 Billion with its own 1.456 Billion (145.6 Crore) people. India adds roughly 45,700 net people every single day — 73,700 births minus 28,000 deaths.

India vs China: The Numbers

India: 145.6 Crore (1.456B) · Growth: 0.9%/yr · Median age: 28.7 · Fertility rate: 2.0
China: ~140.9 Crore (1.409B) · Growth: 0.03%/yr · Median age: 39.0 · Fertility rate: 1.09

India's Population in Crore

India's population is 145.6 Crore — written as 1,45,62,00,000 in Indian numbering. At 0.85 births per second and 0.32 deaths per second, India's population grows at +0.52 people per second. Track it live on IndiaLiv's population live counter.

The Demographic Dividend

India's median age of just 28.7 years — versus China's 39 — means India has one of the world's largest and youngest working-age populations. This demographic dividend, if harnessed, could add $1.7 Trillion to India's GDP over the next decade.

Source

MOSPI Sample Registration System · UN DESA World Population Prospects · Census of India