São Tomé and Príncipe vs India: What the Numbers Mean

São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of 240,254 and is growing at 0.87% per year.India has a population of 1,476,630,000 and is growing at 0.81% per year. The difference between them is 1,476,389,746 people, with India in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. São Tomé and Príncipe has a density of 249 people per km² across 964 km², while India has a density of 449 people per km² across 3,287,590 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.