India
Asia Pacific · New Delhi · INR (₹)
Economic Snapshot
Population
1.44 billion — world's most populous country
UN Population Division · 2023
GDP
$3.7 trillion
World Bank · 2023
GDP per Capita
$2,600
World Bank · 2023
Healthcare Economics
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.2% of GDP
WHO Global Health Expenditure Database · 2022
Health Spending / Capita
$85 per year
WHO Global Health Expenditure Database · 2022
Public Funding Share
~30% (CGHS, ESIC, PM-JAY Ayushman Bharat)
National Health Accounts India · 2022
Country Details
Region
Asia Pacific
Capital
New Delhi
Currency
INR (₹)
Timezone
UTC+5:30 (IST — single nationwide zone)
Languages
Hindi, English (official for government use), 21 recognized regional languages
🚀 Market Opportunities
India is the world's fastest-growing large healthcare market with 15–17% CAGR. The Ayushman Bharat scheme (world's largest government health insurance program) is creating mass market demand for affordable medical devices. The 'India as global MedTech manufacturing hub' vision under PLI schemes attracts foreign investment. India's large physician community (1.3M+ doctors) and growing private hospital chains create accelerating demand for premium technologies. The medical tourism sector ($9B+) drives demand for latest global devices.