USA vs India: Population Comparison 2026
USA
IndiaIndia has 1,127,590,083 more people than the United States (4.2× as many): 1.48 billion vs 349.0 million in 2026. Median age is 38.7 in the United States and 29.2 in India; fertility is 1.63 vs 1.93 children per woman.
United States
2026- Median age
- 38.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.63
- Working age (15–64)
- 64.3%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.51%)
India
2026- Median age
- 29.2
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.93
- Working age (15–64)
- 68.6%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.87%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
United States
349.0M
India
1476.6M
Youth (0-14)
United States
16.9%
India
23.8%
Elderly (65+)
United States
18.8%
India
7.6%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between United States and India for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = United States has more males
Green = India has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = United States has more females
Orange = India has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means India has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | United States | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 349,035,494 | 1,476,625,577 | India has 1.13 billion more (4.2×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.5% (Growing) | +0.9% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 38.7 | 29.2 | United States older by 9.5 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.63 — 0.48 below replacement | 1.93 — 0.17 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.63 | 1.88 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 10.5 | 15.6 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 380.8 million (+9.1%) | 1.68 billion (+13.7%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2100 | Peaks 2061 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | United States (M / F) | India (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 9549K / 9091K | 58378K / 54463K | India has 505.4% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 9938K / 9464K | 60517K / 55819K | India has 499.6% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 10774K / 10190K | 63758K / 58281K | India has 482.1% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 11671K / 11002K | 66102K / 60111K | India has 456.7% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 12122K / 11403K | 67578K / 61386K | India has 448.2% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 11801K / 11017K | 66396K / 60183K | India has 454.7% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 12170K / 11342K | 63104K / 57719K | India has 413.9% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 12570K / 11772K | 59420K / 55047K | India has 370.2% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 12004K / 11314K | 54063K / 50290K | India has 347.5% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 11227K / 10699K | 46666K / 43954K | India has 313.3% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 10280K / 9907K | 40161K / 38637K | India has 290.3% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 10481K / 10283K | 33664K / 33056K | India has 221.3% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 10548K / 10660K | 27760K / 27753K | India has 161.8% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 9910K / 10428K | 21789K / 22369K | India has 117.1% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 8040K / 8981K | 15488K / 16644K | India has 88.8% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 6042K / 7108K | 8977K / 10235K | India has 46.1% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 3636K / 4632K | 4463K / 5557K | India has 21.2% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 1758K / 2638K | 2010K / 2772K | India has 8.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 694K / 1262K | 667K / 993K | United States has 17.8% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 166K / 384K | 141K / 210K | United States has 56.6% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 18K / 59K | 17K / 26K | United States has 80.0% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, USA or India?
India has more: 1.48 billion vs 349.0 million in 2026 — 4.2× as many, 1.13 billion more people.
Which country is older?
The United States, with a median age of 38.7 vs 29.2 in India (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
India, at 1.93 children per woman vs 1.63 in the United States. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will USA and India compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects the United States at 380.8 million (+9.1% from 2026) and India at 1.68 billion (+13.7%).
Are USA and India growing or shrinking?
The United States is growing (+0.5% in 2026); India is growing (+0.9%).
