As of 2024, there were a total of over 35 million Indians living across the world. Of this population, over 15 million were Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and rest belonged to the Persons of Indian Origins (PIO) category.
Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type
(in 1,000s)
A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) means that a foreign citizen except a national of Afghanistan, China, Nepal Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Iran, and Sri Lanka who once held a passport of India. PIO may also apply in other cases such as spouses of Indian citizens, Indian grandparents, etc.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
MEA (India). (June 24, 2024). Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/
MEA (India). "Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type (in 1,000s)." Chart. June 24, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/
MEA (India). (2024). Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/
MEA (India). "Number of Overseas Indians in across The World as of June 2024, by Type (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Jun 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/
MEA (India), Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/ (last visited November 13, 2024)
Number of overseas Indians in across the world as of June 2024, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph], MEA (India), June 24, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1475343/india-number-of-overseas-indians-by-type/
