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India: Population, female (% of total population)

In , India's Population, female (% of total population) was 48.42.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 50.03 . India ranks #199 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

India Population, female (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
48.42
Trough
48.26
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.1%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, female (% of total population)
48.4248
48.4112
48.3991
48.3862
48.3697
48.3560
48.3472
48.3385
48.3299
48.3218

About Population, female (% of total population)

Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was India's Population, female (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Population, female (% of total population) was 48.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Population, female (% of total population) rising or falling?
India's Population, female (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Population, female (% of total population)?
In 2024, India ranked #199 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female (% of total population).
How does India's Population, female (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, female (% of total population) in 2024 was 50.03, so India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Population, female (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.