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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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India’s population is about 21.0× that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 1,381,709,791.
India’s surface area is about 13.5× that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 3,043,650 km².
India’s population density is 55% higher than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 157 /km².
India’s nominal GDP is 6.1% larger than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of $223.86 billion.
The United Kingdom’s GDP per capita is about 19.8× that of India, a difference of $50,552.
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New Delhi
London
1,450,935,791
69,226,000
3,287,260 km²
243,610 km²
441 /km²
284 /km²
$3.91 trillion · 2024
$3.69 trillion · 2024
$2,695 · 2024
$53,246 · 2024
Asia
Europe
Southern Asia
Northern Europe
Indian rupee · INR · ₹
British pound · GBP · £
Indian
British, UK
+91
+44
.in
.uk
IN / IND
GB / GBR
Asia/Kolkata
Europe/London
भारत
United Kingdom
| Measure | India | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | London |
| Population | 1,450,935,791 | 69,226,000 |
| Surface area | 3,287,260 km² | 243,610 km² |
| Population density | 441 /km² | 284 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.91 trillion · 2024 | $3.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,695 · 2024 | $53,246 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Indian rupee · INR · ₹ | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | Indian | British, UK |
| Phone code | +91 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .in | .uk |
| ISO codes | IN / IND | GB / GBR |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata | Europe/London |
| Native name | भारत | United Kingdom |
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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 United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.
Full United Kingdom profile →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.
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.
United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).
United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.