Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Top 10 Countries with Largest Indian Diaspora in 2025-26
India has the largest number of people living outside the country.
In 2025-26, about 35.4 million Indians live abroad.
This includes 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).
The United States has the largest Indian diaspora, followed by other countries.
People move to these countries for better opportunities and living conditions.
India is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people.
The data comes from the Ministry of External Affairs in India.
India has the largest overseas diaspora with 35.4 million Indians living abroad.
The global Indian diaspora includes 15.9 million NRIs and 19.5 million PIOs.
Migration is driven by the search for opportunity, safety, and improved living standards.
India is the world's most populous country with 1.4286 billion people.
The data was presented in Parliament by the Minister of State for External Affairs.
- Who
- Indian diaspora
- What
- Migration of Indians abroad
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- Top 10 countries with largest Indian diaspora
- Why
- In search of opportunity, safety, and improved living standards
- Total Indian Population
- 1.4286 billion (142.86 crore)
- Total Overseas Indian Population
- 35.4 million
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- 15.9 million
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
- 19.5 million
- Source of Data
- Ministry of External Affairs, India