India&#x27;s growth rate is a fairly consistent 6-7% and the growth rate of the upper class (read: anyone &gt; 1&#x2F;2 US poverty level) is probably significantly higher.<p>Zuckerberg is running a long game here.<p>Furthermore, anyplace where Facebook isn&#x27;t huge is a place where a competitor can grow. Note how Whatsapp spread from India&#x2F;Africa to the rest of the world.