Projection
142.59crore
India’s projected population
1 March 2026
Published July 2020 · modelled total
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11 October 2026Source review dateThe periods measured are shown separately. This collection is checked manually.
Household survey
2.0children per woman
Total fertility rate
NFHS-6 · 2023–24 round
Provisional · excludes Manipur
NFHS-6 · source & meaningAdministrative estimate
134.77crore
Estimated living Aadhaar holders
30 June 2026
UIDAI estimate · adjusted for deaths
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Census count2011
Census 2011
What did the last completed census count, place by place?
121.09 croreIndia’s census baseline
Final / revised historical countRead the source guide
Projection1 March 2026
Government projections
How many people does the government project for 2026?
142.59 croreIndia’s projected population
Projection published July 2020Read the source guide
Household survey2023–24
NFHS-6
What do household surveys tell us about fertility and ageing?
2.0 children per womanTotal fertility rate
Provisional · Manipur excludedRead the source guide
Administrative estimate30 June 2026
Aadhaar coverage
What can identity records tell us about enrolment coverage?
134.77 croreEstimated living Aadhaar holders
Mortality-adjusted estimateRead the source guide
Sample registration2024
SRS 2024
What are the estimated birth, death and infant mortality rates?
24 per 1,000 live birthsInfant mortality rate
Sample-based rate estimatesRead the source guide
Pooled sample estimate2022–24
Maternal mortality
What is the estimated maternal mortality ratio?
87 per 100,000 live birthsMaternal mortality ratio
Three-year pooled estimateRead the source guide
Civil registration2024
Civil registration · CRS
How many births and deaths entered the registration system?
Read the official report2024 reference period · source guide
Official report guideRead the source guide
Life table estimate2020–24
SRS life tables
What do mortality patterns imply about years of life?
Read the official report2020–2024 reference period · source guide
Official report guideRead the source guide
Certified death records2024
Certified causes of death
What causes were recorded for medically certified deaths?
Read the official report2024 reference period · source guide
Official report guideRead the source guide
Labour force surveyAugust 2026
PLFS · work & employment
What share of people are working or in the labour force?
55.6% Labour force participation
CWS · age 15+ · rural + urbanRead the source guide
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