The following is a comparison between India and the United States of America (USA), two large countries both in terms of area and population. Let’s read.
India and USA – country comparison
GDP
• The United States has a larger GDP and a higher GDP per capita than India.
| 2025 (IMF) | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Indian Rupee | United States Dollar |
| GDP (nominal, USD) | $3.92 trillion | $30.77 trillion |
| GDP per capita (nominal, USD) | $2.68 thousand | $89.99 thousand |
| GDP (PPP, international $) | $17.26 trillion | $30.77 trillion |
| GDP per capita (PPP, international $) | $11.79 thousand | $89.99 thousand |
Population
| 2025 estimate | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.46 billion | 347.3 million |
| Population aged 0-14 | 24.2% | 17% |
| Population aged 15-64 | 68.7% | 65% |
| Population aged 65 and older | 7% | 18% |
| Total fertility rate, per woman | 1.9 | 1.6 |
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Life
| India | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 72 | 79.3 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 130th | 17th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.685 | 0.938 |
Overview
• The United States of America is the third largest country in the world, while India is the seventh largest. The USA is almost three times the size of India.
• India’s population is more than four times that of the USA.
| India | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 3.3 million sq km | around 9.8 million sq km |
| Area rank | 7th | 3rd |
| Population | 1.46 billion (2025 estimate) | 347.3 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | New Delhi | Washington, D.C. |
| Largest city | Delhi | New York City |
| States | 28 states and 8 union territories | 50 states and a federal district (Washington, D.C.) |
| Largest state | Rajasthan | Alaska |
| Most populous state | Uttar Pradesh | California |
| Most spoken language | Hindi | English |
| Most popular sport | Cricket | American football |
Geography
| India | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Continent | Asia | North America |
| Forest cover (2023) | 24.5% | 33.9% |
| Total number of time zones | 1 | 11 |
| Highest mountain peak | K2 (8,611 m/28,251 ft) (claimed); Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft) (otherwise) | Denali/Mount McKinley (6,190 m/20,310 ft) |
| Major mountain ranges | Himalayas, Western Ghats, Satpura Range, Eastern Ghats, Purvanchal Range, Aravalli Range, etc. | Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains, Alaska Range, Cascade Range, etc. |
| Major rivers | Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna, Teesta, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Kaveri, Indus, etc. | Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, Ohio, Yukon, Columbia, etc. |
| Largest island | North Andaman | Hawaii island |
| Largest lake | Vembanad Lake | Lake Superior (shared with Canada); Lake Michigan (entirely within the United States) |
Tourism
| India | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 20.6 million (2024) | 72.4 million (2024) |
| Number of UNESCO world heritage sites | 44 | 26 |
| Popular places to visit | Himalayas, Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Mahabalipuram, Western Ghats, Jaipur, Varanasi, Sarnath, Amritsar, etc. | New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Yellowstone National Park, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, etc. |
National Symbols
| India | USA | |
|---|---|---|
| National animal | Tiger | American bison (national mammal) |
| National bird | Indian peafowl | Bald eagle |
| National tree | Indian banyan tree | The oak |
Major languages
- India – Hindi, English, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi, etc.
- USA – English and Spanish
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Major international airports
India
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
- Chennai International Airport, Chennai
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
- Cochin International Airport, Kochi
USA
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago
- Denver International Airport
Major ports
India
- Kolkata port
- Visakhapatnam Port
- Cochin Port
- Mundra Port
- Mumbai port
USA
- Port of Los Angeles
- Port of Long Beach
- Port of New Jersey and New York
- Port of Houston