Global change over the last 50 years in India
India: Global change over the last 50 years was 18.45 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.45 million
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
3rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
18.45 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.33 million
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Global change over the last 50 years in India, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global change over the last 50 years in India is 18.45 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global change over the last 50 years in India peaked at 18.45 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.33 million, in 1965.
That places India 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global change over the last 50 years in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.33 million | — |
| 1966 | 1.37 million | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 1.40 million | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 1.60 million | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 1.76 million | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 1.85 million | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 1.64 million | -11.5% |
| 1973 | 1.96 million | +19.6% |
| 1974 | 2.26 million | +15.1% |
| 1975 | 2.27 million | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 2.18 million | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 2.31 million | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 2.31 million | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 2.34 million | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 2.45 million | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 2.45 million | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 2.37 million | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 2.51 million | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 2.87 million | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 2.84 million | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 3.01 million | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 2.99 million | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 3.20 million | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 3.72 million | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 3.88 million | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 4.13 million | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 4.32 million | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 4.57 million | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 4.87 million | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 5.02 million | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 5.30 million | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 5.49 million | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 5.38 million | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 5.69 million | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 5.67 million | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 5.94 million | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.97 million | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 6.07 million | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 6.23 million | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 6.70 million | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 7.06 million | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 7.01 million | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 7.98 million | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 7.89 million | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 8.51 million | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 8.02 million | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 9.11 million | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 9.16 million | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 9.88 million | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 10.21 million | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 10.90 million | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 11.76 million | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 12.58 million | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 13.41 million | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 13.30 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 14.43 million | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 15.77 million | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 17.50 million | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 18.45 million | +5.4% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 18.45 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 123,403, 149.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 18.45 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 267,712, 68.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.45 million | 1.33 million | 1.60 million | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.09 million | 1.64 million | 2.34 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.84 million | 2.37 million | 3.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.86 million | 3.88 million | 5.69 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.65 million | 5.67 million | 7.98 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.35 million | 8.02 million | 13.41 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.89 million | 13.30 million | 18.45 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global change over the last 50 years in India?
- Global change over the last 50 years in India was 18.45 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global change over the last 50 years recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 18.45 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest global change over the last 50 years recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 million in 1965.
- How does India rank for global change over the last 50 years?
- India ranks 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global change over the last 50 years rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global change over the last 50 years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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