India Population Live Counter
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India Population — Live Estimate Right Now
1,45,62,00,000
Source: Official Indian government portals · IndiaLiv.com · Updated live
Key Statistics
Base estimate1,456,200,000 (1.456 Billion)
Annual birth rate2.69 Crore / year
Annual death rate1.02 Crore / year
Net addition per day~45,700 people
Births per second~0.85
Deaths per second~0.32
SourceMOSPI SRS & RGI
Update frequencyEvery 1 second
How is this calculated?
All data on IndiaLiv comes from official Indian government portals. Formula-based live counters use official annual statistics and are labelled Est. for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's population right now?
India's population is approximately 145.6 Crore (1.456 Billion) as of today — making it the world's most populous country. The live counter updates every second using MOSPI SRS birth and death rates.
How many people are born in India every minute?
Approximately 51 babies are born in India every minute — 0.85 per second, 3,082 per hour, 73,700 per day, 2.69 Crore per year. Source: MOSPI Sample Registration System.
Is India more populous than China?
Yes. India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation. India's population of ~1.456 Billion is now higher than China's ~1.409 Billion as per UN and national census data.