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India demographics at a glance
- Population
- 1,415,271,005
- 2025
- Consuming class
- 14.0%
- 2025
- Workers
- 163,279,749
- 2025
India has a population of 1,415,271,005 (2025).
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,415,271,005 | 2025 |
| Workers | 163,279,749 | 2025 |
| Consuming class | 14.0% | 2025 |
| Premium consuming class | 5.5% | 2025 |
Source: GapMaps. These are national figures; local detail is shown in the profile below. Last updated 12 November 2026.
INSIDE THE DATA
India demographic profile
National figures from GapMaps, shown beside a sample catchment: a 3 km radius around central New Delhi (28.6139° N, 77.2088° E), to illustrate the local detail available.
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Population 2025 | 1,415,271,005 | 24,833,581 | 191,368 |
| Workers 2025 (working within catchment, Major cities only) | 163,279,749 | 11,091,306 | 339,817 |
| Total Consuming Class | 198,260,261 | 5,373,274 | 68,211 |
| Total Consuming Class % | 14.0% | 21.6% | 35.6% |
| Premium Consuming Class (SEC A) | 77,378,151 | 3,027,701 | 39,000 |
| Premium Consuming Class (SEC A) % | 5.5% | 12.2% | 20.4% |
Prosperity index
No of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
Nationally, the largest group is E. Low (% of residents) at 45.7%. Within 3 km of central New Delhi it is C. Mid (% of residents) at 31.1%.
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. High (% of residents) | 5.5% (77,378,151) | 12.2% (3,027,701) | 20.4% (39,000) |
| B. Mid-High (% of residents) | 8.5% (120,882,110) | 9.4% (2,345,573) | 15.3% (29,211) |
| C. Mid (% of residents) | 15.3% (216,289,161) | 22.2% (5,523,276) | 31.1% (59,552) |
| D. Low-Mid (% of residents) | 25.1% (354,571,102) | 14.5% (3,601,116) | 6.6% (12,629) |
| E. Low (% of residents) | 45.7% (646,150,481) | 41.6% (10,335,915) | 26.6% (50,976) |
Consuming Class
No of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
In both India and the sample catchment, the largest group is Non Consuming Class (SEC C/D/E) (86.0% and 64.4%).
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Consuming Class (SEC A) | 5.5% (77,378,151) | 12.2% (3,027,701) | 20.4% (39,000) |
| Other Consuming Class (SEC B) | 8.5% (120,882,110) | 9.4% (2,345,573) | 15.3% (29,211) |
| Non Consuming Class (SEC C/D/E) | 86.0% (1,217,010,744) | 78.4% (19,460,307) | 64.4% (123,157) |
Retail Spending
INR Per Annum · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (INR Mil. Per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 29,698,481 | 697,805 | 7,885 |
| Grocery | 65,193,381 | 1,432,936 | 15,747 |
| Apparel | 10,596,690 | 297,386 | 3,511 |
| Other Non-Food | 27,517,616 | 850,440 | 10,304 |
| Total Retail | 132,815,142 | 3,246,232 | 37,446 |
| Per Capita Retail Spending (INR per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 20,984 | 28,099 | 41,203 |
| Grocery | 46,064 | 57,702 | 82,286 |
| Apparel | 7,487 | 11,975 | 18,345 |
| Other Non-Food | 19,443 | 34,246 | 53,842 |
| Total Retail | 93,844 | 130,719 | 195,676 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (INR Mil. Per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 29,698,481 | 697,805 | 7,885 |
| Grocery | 65,193,381 | 1,432,936 | 15,747 |
| Apparel | 10,596,690 | 297,386 | 3,511 |
| Other Non-Food | 27,517,616 | 850,440 | 10,304 |
| Total Retail | 132,815,142 | 3,246,232 | 37,446 |
| Per Capita Retail Spending (INR per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 20,984 | 28,099 | 41,203 |
| Grocery | 46,064 | 57,702 | 82,286 |
| Apparel | 7,487 | 11,975 | 18,345 |
| Other Non-Food | 19,443 | 34,246 | 53,842 |
| Total Retail | 93,844 | 130,719 | 195,676 |
Literacy
No. of Residents · 2011 · Source: GapMaps
In both India and the sample catchment, the largest group is Literate (64.3% and 79.5%).
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate | 64.3% (750,150,417) | 75.8% (12,286,976) | 79.5% (109,451) |
| Not literate | 35.7% (416,274,494) | 24.2% (3,912,936) | 20.5% (28,151) |
Employment
No. of Residents Age 15+ · 2011 · Source: GapMaps
In both India and the sample catchment, the largest group is Non Workers (73.8% and 62.7%).
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Worker | 15.7% (151,515,249) | 31.2% (4,994,720) | 36.3% (49,366) |
| Marginal Worker (less than 3 months) | 1.7% (16,333,803) | 0.1% (21,807) | 0.0% (23) |
| Marginal Worker (3-6 months) | 8.8% (84,805,998) | 1.3% (210,558) | 1.0% (1,411) |
| Non Workers | 73.8% (713,408,816) | 67.4% (10,804,283) | 62.7% (85,309) |
Occupation
No. of Main Workers · 2011 · Source: GapMaps
In both India and the sample catchment, the largest group is Other workers (52.1% and 99.2%).
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| Category | India | Delhi | 3 km around central New Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivator | 23.8% (79,125,285) | 0.3% (14,150) | 0.0% (1) |
| Agricultural Labours | 21.6% (71,869,944) | 0.2% (10,231) | 0.0% (2) |
| Household Industry workers | 2.5% (8,312,304) | 2.7% (137,460) | 0.8% (378) |
| Other workers | 52.1% (173,568,508) | 96.8% (4,868,516) | 99.2% (48,158) |
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The sample is 3 km around central New Delhi. Every chart above can be produced for any catchment, suburb or trade area.
All figures are GapMaps data. Reference years are shown on each chart.
Frequently asked questions about India demographics
What is the population of India?
India has a population of 1,415,271,005 (2025), according to GapMaps.
How large is the consuming class in India?
14.0% of residents in India are in the consuming class (2025, GapMaps).
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