This is a comparison between India and the United Kingdom (UK), two large economies of the world. Let’s read.
India vs UK – country comparison
Which country is larger in area, India or UK?
India is one of the largest countries in the world. It is more than 13 times larger than the UK.
- Area of India – around 3.3 million square kilometers
- Area of UK – 243,610 square kilometers
Which country is more populous, India or UK?
- Population of India – 1.43 billion (2023 estimate)
- Population of UK – 67.7 million (2023 estimate)
India vs UK GDP comparison
India is the world’s fifth-largest economy while the UK is the world’s sixth-largest economy (2023). It must be noted that the GDP per capita in the UK is much higher.
2023 IMF | India | UK |
---|---|---|
GDP (nominal) | $3.73 trillion | $3.33 trillion |
GDP rank (nominal) | 5th | 6th |
GDP (PPP) | $13.12 trillion | $3.87 trillion |
In which country the life expectancy is higher, India or UK?
The life expectancy in the UK is higher as compared with India (as ranked by most organizations like the World Bank, United Nations, etc).
In which country the population density is higher, India or UK?
The population density in India is quite high. It is 430-440 people per square kilometer (2023). In the UK too, the population density is on the higher side. It is 270-280 people per square kilometer (2023).
Popular sports
Football is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom. After Football, Cricket takes the number two spot overall. However, in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Cricket is not very popular. Cricket is a growing sport in these countries. In India, Cricket is the most popular field sport.
Major languages
- India – Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, Gujarati, etc.
- UK – English, Scots, Welsh, and Irish
Major Rivers
- India – Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputram, Indus, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, etc.
- UK – Thames, Trent, Severn, Great Ouse, Wye, Tay, etc.
Also read
- India and Russia – country comparison | India vs Russia
- India and USA – country comparison | India vs USA
Capital city
- India – New Delhi
- UK – London
Largest city
- India – Mumbai
- UK – London
Highest mountain peak
- India – read here
- UK – Ben Nevis (1,345 meters)
Largest lake
- India – Vembanad Lake
- UK – Lough Neagh (around 390 square kilometers)
Largest Island
- India – North Andaman (1,408 square kilometers)
- UK – Great Britain (209,331 square kilometers)
India | United Kingdom (UK) | |
Area | around 3.3 million square kilometers | 243,610 square kilometers |
Area rank | 7th | 78th |
Population | 1.43 billion (2023 estimate) | 67.7 million (2023 estimate) |
Currency | Indian Rupee | Pound sterling |
Largest city | Mumbai | London |
Capital city | New Delhi | London |
Life expectancy at birth (2021/UN) | 67.2 | 80.7 |
Largest stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium (capacity – 132,000) | Wembley Stadium (capacity – 90,000) |
Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 42 | 33 |
Busiest Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi | Heathrow Airport, London |
Most spoken language | Hindi | English |
Most popular sport | Cricket | Football |
Most watched sports league | IPL (Indian Premier League) | Premier League |