Capital of India: New Delhi
The capital of India is New Delhi. India sits in Asia, has a population of 1,417,173,173, and uses the INR. Official languages include Hindi, English.
Quick facts
- Capital: New Delhi
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~1,417,173,173
- Area: 3,287,263 km²
- Population density: 431 people per km²
- Official languages: Hindi, English
- Currency: INR
- ISO code: IN
How big is India?
By population, India ranks 2nd in the world, holding roughly 17.82% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 7th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. India has 431 people per square kilometre, which is about 7.3 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, India is the 2nd most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to India in population are China (1,425,887,337) and United States (333,287,557).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Argentina (2,780,400 km²) and Kazakhstan (2,724,900 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Hindi is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Fiji.
India uses the INR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
India in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block India belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for India and a page on the flag of India.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is the population of India?
About 1,417,173,173, making it the 2nd most populous country in the world.
How big is India?
3,287,263 square kilometres, ranking 7th by land area, at a density of 431 people per square kilometre.
What currency does India use?
The INR, which no other country uses.