India is a country of incredible diversity, with a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that stretch across its vast landscape. Home to over 1.4 billion people, it is the world’s largest democracy and one of the fastest-growing economies. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the peaceful valleys of the Himalayas, India’s lifestyle reflects a blend of ancient customs and modern innovation. On this page, we’ll take a closer look at life expectancy in India and what shapes it.
This graph explores how alcohol consumption has affected life expactancy in India over time. We can see that life expectancy and alcohol consumption have generally increased with time.
This graph explores infant deaths in India from 2000 to 2015. We can see India lowered its number of infant deaths by half over the course of 15 years.