Share of population in poverty ($3 a day): India
2.572406642138958% in 2023, the latest year published. Figures for 9 years from 1977 to 2023 are below.
Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $3 per day.
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Source and method · All countries and regions.
Every year
| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.572406642138958 |
| 2022 | 5.25164008140564 |
| 2011 | 27.124691009521484 |
| 2009 | 34.575578570365906 |
| 2004 | 46.42416834831238 |
| 1993 | 47.48263359069824 |
| 1987 | 51.78361535072327 |
| 1983 | 50.864994525909424 |
| 1977 | 59.676963090896606 |