India Population in India

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

1,038,226,000 (1999) ANUAL · inhabitants · Annual · CSV
Periodinhabitants
Jan 1999 1,038,226,000
Jan 1998 1,018,665,000
Jan 1997 999,134,000
Jan 1996 979,678,000
Jan 1995 960,301,000
Jan 1994 941,164,000
Jan 1993 922,118,000
Jan 1992 902,957,000
Jan 1991 883,928,000
Jan 1990 864,972,000

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually, referring to a specific date in the year.
What it is
India's population records the number of inhabitants and its evolution over time. As the most populous country in the world, it is a structural indicator that underpins many economic and social ratios (GDP per capita, density, per-capita rates, etc.).
How it's calculated
It is derived from population censuses and official demographic estimates, updating the figure with births, deaths and net migration. A population figure is typically given for an annual reference date.
Market implications
Population trends shape the economy's potential growth, the labour market and consumption. India has a young and growing population (a demographic dividend), an underlying driver of its long-term growth.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure, and intercensal estimates are subject to revision. In India, censuses can be spaced far apart, which increases the uncertainty of the most recent estimates.