Population

World population to peak at 10.3 billion by 2080s

July 13, 2024

World population to peak at 10.3 billion by 2080s

India’s population to peak in early 2060s to 1.7 billion, says UN report

July 12, 2024
India's population to peak in 2060s, to remain world's most populous through 2100: UN

According to the report, India's population in 2024 is projected at 1.45 billion and this will peak to 1.69 billion in 2054. After this, it is projected to decline to 1.5 billion by the end of the century in 2100.
May 10, 2024
Population report sparks political crossfire, Opposition slams BJP for sowing 'communal discord'

A working paper by EAC-PM said the share of the Hindu population decreased by 7.82% between 1950 and 2015 in India, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15%.
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.

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