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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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India’s population is about 34.0× that of Afghanistan, a difference of 1,408,288,299.
India’s surface area is 404% larger than that of Afghanistan, a difference of 2,634,390 km².
India’s population density is 576% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of 376 /km².
India’s nominal GDP is about 228× that of Afghanistan, a difference of $3.89 trillion.
India’s GDP per capita is 551% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of $2,281.
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Kabul
New Delhi
42,647,492
1,450,935,791
652,870 km²
3,287,260 km²
65.3 /km²
441 /km²
$17.15 billion · 2023
$3.91 trillion · 2024
$414 · 2023
$2,695 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋
Indian rupee · INR · ₹
Afghan
Indian
+93
+91
.af
.in
AF / AFG
IN / IND
Asia/Kabul
Asia/Kolkata
افغانستان
भारत
| Measure | Afghanistan | India |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kabul | New Delhi |
| Population | 42,647,492 | 1,450,935,791 |
| Surface area | 652,870 km² | 3,287,260 km² |
| Population density | 65.3 /km² | 441 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.15 billion · 2023 | $3.91 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $414 · 2023 | $2,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋ | Indian rupee · INR · ₹ |
| Nationality | Afghan | Indian |
| Phone code | +93 | +91 |
| Internet domain | .af | .in |
| ISO codes | AF / AFG | IN / IND |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul | Asia/Kolkata |
| Native name | افغانستان | भारत |
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Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
Full Afghanistan profile →India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.
Full India profile →The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Afghanistan has a recorded population of approximately 42,647,492 people.
Afghanistan covers an area of about 652,870 km².
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 65.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Afghanistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.15 billion as of 2023.
Afghanistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $414.
Afghanistan uses the Afghan afghani (AFN), with the symbol ؋.
Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Afghanistan is افغانستان.
People from Afghanistan are referred to as Afghan.
The international dialing code for Afghanistan is +93.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Afghanistan is .af.
Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
The capital of India is New Delhi.
India has a recorded population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people.
India covers an area of about 3,287,260 km².
India has a population density of roughly 441 /km² (people per square kilometre).
India has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.91 trillion as of 2024.
India has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,695.
India uses the Indian rupee (INR), with the symbol ₹.
India is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of India is भारत.
People from India are referred to as Indian.
The international dialing code for India is +91.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India is .in.
India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.