what is the current population of india

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The current population of India as of October 1, 2025, is approximately 1,467,080,618 people. India is the most populous country in the world, with a population near 1.46 billion, having overtaken China in recent years.

To summarize key figures:

  • Estimated population in 2025: about 1.467 billion
  • Population growth rate in 2025 projected around 0.88%
  • India accounts for about 17.78% of the global population
  • India’s population crossed 1.46 billion during 2025.