Deaths by age group in India
India: Deaths by age group was 11,000 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in India, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in India is 11,000 deaths, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in India peaked at 18,845 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 122 deaths, in 1950.
India ranks 5th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 414 deaths | 122 deaths | 658 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 266.2 deaths | 248 deaths | 298 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 509.2 deaths | 322 deaths | 771 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,344 deaths | 826 deaths | 2,209 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,009 deaths | 2,345 deaths | 4,097 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,280 deaths | 4,306 deaths | 6,579 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,947 deaths | 6,878 deaths | 12,008 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,231 deaths | 9,453 deaths | 18,845 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for India
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,332 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 44,822 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 76 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 76 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 13.43 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 12.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 13.62 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 12.35 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 13.69 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 12.44 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in India?
- Deaths by age group in India was 11,000 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 18,845 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 122 deaths in 1950.
- How does India rank for deaths by age group?
- India ranks 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.