India Population

McKinsey report highlights the imperative for India to create more jobs and grow at a faster pace

India’s population to peak in 2062: UN Population report 2024

UN says countries must invest in education, health and infra to take advantage of demographic dividend

India’s Muslim population rose over 43% from 1950-2015: EAC-PM working paper

The paper is authored by EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi, Apurv Kumar Mishra, Consultant, EAC-PM and Abraham Jose, Professional, EAC-PM.

Population: India on top, but still a long way to go

China’s growth model has been state-driven and environmentally unsustainable. In India, growth should be more inclusive and sustainable, driven by entrepreneurship, with the government acting as a facilitator.

German magazine's cartoon on India is actually a tribute to the country's uniqueness

Far from belittling India, the cartoon is a celebration of the hubbub of India’s democracy. It also sums up where China finds itself today, thanks to the draconian One Child rule of the 1980s.

German media's cartoon on India's population overtaking China leaves Indians fuming

Reacting to the cartoon, many Indians pointed out that the image of Indians travelling on top of trains is not just racist but also misleading.

The delay in the census reflects poorly on the country

The UN population report confirms the known unknown, but to reap a demographic dividend India needs a census done at the earliest

India’s Population To Overtake China's In Mid-2023: UN Data Says

India is set to become the world’s most populous country, overtaking China by almost 3 million more people. This is likely to happen as early as June 2023, as per United Nations estimates. India and China will account for more than one-third of the estimated global population of 8.045 billion. Watch to find out more!

India's population growth slows down, despite surpassing China

The country’s fertility rate, which was at 5.73 in 1950, now stands at 2. Meanwhile, life expectancy at birth is on the rise.

Big story for India is how it will effectively invest to gain demographic dividend: UN expert

With India becoming the world's most populous nation, a top UN expert said the big focus for the country now would be quick and effective investments in education, job creation, and gender equality that will yield a demographic dividend.

India is now the world's most populous country, surpassing China: UN report

Experts believe that India's demographic advantage, its young population, in a consumer-driven economy will be a significant factor in driving the country's development.

India’s population has already overtaken China’s, analysts estimate

The South Asian nation’s population stood at 1.417 billion as of end 2022, according to estimates from the World Population Review, an independent organization focused on census and demographics.

Billionaire Nithin Kamath advises students to 'stay in India' for 'best opportunities in future'

But Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's suggestion was not based on a need to avoid brain drain but because he believes several opportunities will open up for the youth in the country.

India at 2050: Leveraging its population to become the largest economy

A virtuous cycle of growth, employment, savings, and investment can be created if people are productively employed

India@75 | Then and Now: Population, sex ratio, literacy rate and more

India@75 | From 0.3 million registered vehicles in 1950 to 295.8 million in 2019, from 1.2 million tonnes of crude steel in 1947 to 118 million tonnes in 2021... here is India in numbers

Population | India must be quick to tackle challenges of food security, land use

Not only population, but several other factors affect the food system, including climate risks and their impact. An IPCC report predicts up to 30 percent decline in rice yields if global temperatures continue to rise

Population | What will happen to Indians who cannot afford air-conditioning?

To make the best use of its human resources, the government must target efforts to keep its citizens healthy and productive. Access to cooling is no longer a luxury in India, as everyone must enjoy thermal comfort to remain healthy and productive

Population Growth | Can the ghost of Malthus be exorcised?

In the absence of immediate action, India’s fast-growing population will further deplete resources on account of high dependence of the poor population on natural resources

Spotlight on high fertility states as India’s population projected to surge ahead of China

The report has predicted that the number of people in the world will cross the 8 billion mark on November 15 and has said that global population growth is at its slowest since 1950, having fallen to less than 1 percent in 2020

India to have 50 states after 2024 polls, says Karnataka minister: Report

The minister added that Karnataka will be split in two and north Karnataka will be among the new states.

India’s population has started to decrease, shows survey

According to National Family Health Survey–5 data, India’s total fertility rate in 2019-21 was 2 compared with 2.2 five years ago in the previous survey. The total fertility rate graph has been steadily declining, borne out by the fact that in 1998-99, it was 3.2.

Union minister Ramdas Athawale bats for one-child norm

Asked about several instances of Dalits facing intimidation for sporting moustache or riding a horse being reported in Gujarat, Athawale, a prominent Dalit leader from Maharashtra, said he will raise the issue with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Does India need a population control law? Data, survey say no

The number of babies being born in the country is almost at the level required to stabilise the size of the population. Any law to reduce child births at this point can lead to a rapid decline in the proportion of young people in the population.

Of couples and condoms

The National Family Health Survey can sense a ticking bomb in the reproductive and sexual health of the nation, and is making appropriately worried noises.

Muslims taking to family planning faster than Hindus; Polygamy a myth: Former CEC SY Quraishi

Published by Harper Collins, the 299-page book cites verses from the Quran to argue how Islam, contrary to the widespread belief within and outside the community, has been the frontrunner of the concept of family planning.