In 2021, India ranked second in the world with about 74.2 million diabetic adults in the 20 to 79 years old age group. The number of diabetic individuals was projected to increase to over 124 million in 2045.
Number of adults with diabetes in India in 2021, with a projection for 2045
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International Diabetes Federation. (March 12, 2021). Number of adults with diabetes in India in 2021, with a projection for 2045 (in million) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1360381/india-number-of-adults-with-diabetes/
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