India offers affordability and growth potential, while the United States provides established economic and military power, but with higher costs and systemic challenges.
| Attribute | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3912.69 billion (2024), expected to reach $4159.00 billion by 2025 | $26.889 trillion (PPP terms, 2024), $27.721 trillion (2023), $27.615 trillion (initial estimate for 2025) |
| Population | 1,463,737,876 (July 6, 2025) | 342,034,432 (July 1, 2025), 347,291,100 (July 3, 2025) |
| Political Stability | Federal republic since 1950, democratic parliamentary system | Not available |
| Healthcare System Quality | Faces challenges in infrastructure, shortage of professionals, and high out-of-pocket expenses; noted for affordability and accessibility | Performs worse than other high-income nations in long-term health outcomes; ranked last in affordability; needs reform in insurance coverage, primary care, and equity |
| Education System Quality | HDI increased from 0.676 (2022) to 0.685 (2023); literacy rate increased from 16.6% (1951) to 74% | Known for teaching quality and curriculum standards; literacy rate at 79% (2024), with approximately 43 million illiterate adults |
| Environmental Quality | Faces air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, and climate change; conservation efforts include NCAP, Clean Ganga Mission, and promotion of renewable energy | Not available |
| Technology Infrastructure | Telemedicine and electronic health records improving healthcare accessibility and data management | Known for innovation in communication, including TV broadcasting, personal computers, and the World Wide Web |
| Military Strength | Ranked 4 out of 145 countries (2025); spent $86 billion on military (2024) | Ranked as the top military power (2025); military expenditure was US$916 billion (2023), accounting for 37% of the world's defense expenditures |
| Cultural Influence | Profound impact globally, encompassing language, religions, philosophy, and traditional practices | Major cultural influence on a global scale; American English, media, films, literature, and music have a widespread impact |
| Natural Resources | Coal, iron ore, manganese ore, lithium ore, mica, bauxite, chromite, natural gas, diamonds, limestone, and thorium | Coal, oil, natural gas, copper, potash, and timber |
| Cost of Living | Relatively low; a single person can live comfortably with an income of ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per month. | High; a family of four can expect to pay around $7,101 per month, while a single person faces a monthly cost of approximately $2,924 |
| Human Development Index | 0.644 (2022, 134 out of 193), 0.685 (2023, 130 out of 193) | Not available |