印度最明显的优势在于其年轻化的人口结构。 根据最新统计数据，印度目前的平均年龄不到29岁，而中国随着人口老龄化加剧，平均年龄已接近39岁。 国际货币基金组织最新数据显示，印度国内生产总值已达到4.187万亿美元，领先于日本的4.186万亿美元，成为世界第四大经济体。 这一里程碑事件引发全 球对印度增长潜力的广泛讨论。 当深入分析印度的实力时，会发现这个南亚国家确实在人口结构、经济增长速度、数字经济发展和国际地位提升四个具体 领域呈现出相对优势。 印度0-14岁人口占比达31.2%，15-64岁人口占比63.6%，65岁及以上人口仅占5.3%；相比之下，中国0-14岁人口占比17.95%，15-59岁占比63.35%，60岁及以 上占比18.70%。 这意味着印度在未来几十年内将拥有持续增长的劳动力资源，15-59岁年龄组的劳动力占总人口比重高达81.4%。 然而，人口是资源同时也是包袱。 印度农业人口占据总人口的70%以上，这部分劳动力整体受教育水平低下。 印度在人力资源的开发和利用方面存在明显不足，5.42亿劳动力中只有7300万人接受过职业培训，正式技术工人占劳动力总数的比例仅为3%，远低于中国 的24% ...

Core Insights - The concept of "Asian Century" has evolved, with Asia expected to contribute nearly 55% of global GDP by 2024, surpassing earlier predictions [1] - The narrative of Asia's rise is shifting from dominance to balance, focusing on local adaptation and inclusive growth [1] - The re-evaluation of the "Galapagos Syndrome" highlights the importance of localized innovations, which are now seen as advantages rather than limitations [1] Group 1: Localized Innovations - The model of "localized innovation" is thriving across Asia, with mobile-centric platform designs and inclusive fintech infrastructure [2] - Super apps, such as WeChat and Alipay, are emerging as ecosystems that integrate various functions and are being emulated in regions like Africa and Latin America [2] Group 2: Financial Services and Digital Infrastructure - Asia is reshaping global perceptions of "scale, innovation, and inclusivity" in financial services and public digital infrastructure [3] - India's Unified Payments Interface is a global benchmark in digital payments, processing billions of low-cost, secure transactions monthly [3] - Southeast Asia's QR code payment networks are inspiring developments in the U.S. and Europe due to their compatibility and rapid adoption [3] Group 3: Diverse Economic Landscape - Asia's transition from "technology adopters" to "innovation sources" is complex, characterized by diverse economic conditions and challenges [3] - Japan's use of robotics and AI to address labor shortages in healthcare and eldercare serves as a model for other nations facing similar issues [3] - Challenges in Asia often act as catalysts for innovation rather than obstacles [3] Group 4: Global Perspective Shift - The focus has shifted from whether Asia can "Westernize" to what the next adoptable Asian model will be, indicating the true arrival of the Asian Century [4]