Never married Indians accounted for the highest share of the population at over 51 percent in 2020. Within this demographic, Children and young adults until the age 19 made up the highest share that year. On the other hand, over 45 percent of the population was married - this share was higher among women compared to men during the same time period.
Distribution of India's population in 2020, by marital status
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Indian Census. (October 12, 2022). Distribution of India's population in 2020, by marital status [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370019/india-marital-status/
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