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India: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

In , India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 24.62.

That's down 1.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . India ranks #100 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

India Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
33.56
Trough
24.62
1-year change
-1.7%
5-year change
-8.2%
-1.7% / yr
10-year change
-16.3%
-1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
24.6239
25.0571
25.4877
25.9052
26.3454
26.8323
27.3278
27.8479
28.3852
28.9130

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 24.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?
India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?
In 2024, India ranked #100 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does India's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.