In 2011, around 5.44 million out of 26.81 million disabled people in India had disability in movement, accounting for approximately one fifth of India's disabled population. Other prevalent types of disability included vision and hearing impairments, at around 5.07 million and 5.03 million people. Meanwhile, around 722.88 thousand of Indians were reported to be struggling with mental illness.
Number of people with disability in India in 2011, by type of disability
(in 1,000s)
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MOSPI. (March 31, 2021). Number of people with disability in India in 2011, by type of disability (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254644/india-number-of-disabled-people-by-type-of-disability/
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MOSPI. (2021). Number of people with disability in India in 2011, by type of disability (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254644/india-number-of-disabled-people-by-type-of-disability/
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