India vs China: What the Numbers Mean

India has a population of 1,480,865,911 and is growing at 0.81% per year.China has a population of 1,413,812,518 and is growing at 0.18% per year. The difference between them is 67,053,393 people, with India in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. India has a density of 449 people per km² across 3,287,590 km², while China has a density of 146 people per km² across 9,706,961 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.