Population

India's fertility rate falls again from 6.2 to under 2 since 1950, will fall to 1.3 in 2050: Here's why

March 21, 2024

India's fertility rate falls again from 6.2 to under 2 since 1950, will fall to 1.3 in 2050: Here's why

According to experts, the reasons for population decline range from declining fertility rates to social and cultural changes.

December 29, 2023
World population up by 75 million in 2023, to cross 8 billion on New Year's Day: US Census Bureau

At the start of 2024, 4.3 births and two deaths are expected worldwide every second, according to the Census Bureau figures.
May 27, 2023
Kerala’s population crosses 3.5 crore; gradual decline in birth rate: Report

While there were 16 births for every 1,000 people 10 years ago, the figure is only 12 births at present.
April 20, 2023
Challenges galore for India's rising population

For proper manpower forecasting and welfare planning it is imperative to hold the census.
April 19, 2023
India becomes most populous country in the world, surpasses China

India has surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people
December 05, 2022
Indonesia's Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge

Hundreds of rescuers were deployed on Monday in the worst-hit villages of Sumberwuluh and Supiturang.
November 16, 2022
As world clocks its 8 billionth baby, time to reflect on challenges

The growth in the world’s population is a good news story thanks to medical advances and technological prowess.

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