India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country this year, the United Nations says, even though its population growth is slowing.
Following are some key points about the demographics of India, according to government statistics:
India’s population is estimated to be 1.38 billion as compared to China’s 1.4 billion.
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country with an estimated population of 230 million people, while Lakshadweep is the least populous with only 68,000 people.