Natural population growth, annual growth rate in India
India: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -2.31 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in India, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
India recorded -2.31 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 106.6% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in India peaked at 34.96 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -24.11 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places India 157th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.9223 % change on previous year | -0.4703 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.2014 % change on previous year | -5.34 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0662 % change on previous year | -1.38 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.2846 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.62 % change on previous year | -1.98 % change on previous year | -1.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.34 % change on previous year | -3.82 % change on previous year | -0.1849 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.25 % change on previous year | -6.69 % change on previous year | -0.7243 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5952 % change on previous year | -24.11 % change on previous year | 34.96 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 154 Botswana -2.25 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Fiji -2.26 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Vanuatu -2.29 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Myanmar -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Lao People's Democratic Republic -2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 160 El Salvador -2.62 % change on previous year compare
More population data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.67 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7665 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.512 (2100)
- Population density 506.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 66.77 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.512 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.7662 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.6582 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 236,763 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in India?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in India was -2.31 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 34.96 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.11 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does India rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- India ranks 157th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.