India completed 75 years of independence on August 15. Because every country including India has developed in the last 75 years, it has become a necessity to compare India’s relative progress with other countries. Seeing India’s performance in several indicators, before and now, with a certain set of countries*
In the following graph (dark circles) show India, (yellow circle) shows bric, (light purple circle) shows the economy that appears, (lavender circle) shows the Indian continent and (light blue circle) shows the G7 G7 countries
Population: 1960 vs 2021
The Indian population increased from 4,505 LAKH in 1960 to 13,934 LAKH in 2021. While the population remains the second highest during this period, now pursuing China, the most populated country. Of the 32 countries compared, the UAE has a significant increase in population (from 92,000 in 1960 to 99.9 lakh) mostly due to migration. The graph shows the population in LAKH
HDI: 1950 vs 2019
Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of life expectancy, access to education and living standards. The graph shows that HDI is measured on a scale of 0 (the worst) up to 1 (best). HDI India increased from 0.11 in 1950 to 0.64 in 2019. Although there was absolute progress, its ranking between elected countries fell from 26 to 28. Two countries and Saudi Arabia surpassed India
GDP per capita: 1960 -an vs 2020 -an
India is ranked 24 out of 26 countries selected in GDP per capita. Its ranking remained unchanged in the 1960s and in 2020. While Indonesia was lagging behind India in the 1960s, he moved forward in 2020. The graph shows GDP per capita ($) which is the amount of dirty added value by all inner population producers in the economy is divided by the middle year population
IMR: 1960-75 vs 2020
In 1960, with the infant mortality rate (IMR) 161.8, India was ranked 226 of 32 countries. It has a better IMR than Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Egypt, Nepal and Pakistan. The graph describes the IMR which is the number of babies dying before their first birthday per 1,000 live births. In 2020, IMR India increased to 27, but except for Pakistan, the five countries mentioned above surpassed India
Women in Parliament (%): 1997-98 vs 2021
Although they have seen several women in the position of political leadership, India’s relative growth in the women’s section in parliament has been slow with many countries that go beyond India. From 7% in 1997, the share doubled to 14% in 2021. Among the 31 countries compared, India was ranked 27th, positioned slightly in front of Hungary. In particular, India has a better ranking (20) in 1997
Clean Migration: 1960s vs 2017
India has always been a country with clean outmigration. That is, it sends more people than needed. However, in the last five decades, out -migration migration is increasingly intensive. In 2017, India has the highest number of migrants among the 31 countries considered. In the 1960s, 11 countries had more migrants than India. The graph shows clean migration, migration reduced migration out (in lakh)
Access to electricity: 1993- 2000 vs 2020
In 1993, only 51% of India’s population had access to electricity. It is ranked 29th among 32 countries considered. In 2020, India received 3 positions to ranked 26th, beyond Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa and Pakistan. The graph shows the part of the population with electricity access at %
Individuals Using the Internet: 1990 vs 2020
Only the US, US, Canada, Germany, France, Japan and Italy from 32 countries are considered to have individuals who use the internet in 1990. But in 2020, the use of the internet is widespread with 43% of Indians using it. India is ranked 28th, in front of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh in 2020. The graph shows part of the population with internet access at % %
Electricity from renewable resources: 1971 vs 2015
Indian electricity production from renewable resources such as wind, biomass, and biofuels have grown at a quiet speed. In 1971, it had not yet opened his account. In 2015, 5.3% of India’s electricity was produced using renewable sources, ranked 15 out of 30 countries. The graph shows the electricity share produced using renewable resources except hydropower (in %)
Elected countries: BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa), G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, and the United States), developing economies (Argentina, Chile, Colombia , Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates) and Indian continent children (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka)