Indian Population

Prepare now, India's population won't be a demographic dividend forever

India's average age is still around 28, compared to 38 in China or 47 in Germany. But, as we have seen with China, those numbers can change more rapidly than expected

Overtaking China

New population estimates have wider implications

As China's population declines, India set to become most populous country

In a first since 1961, population declines by 850K in 2022

India's population, poverty and consumption data delayed in govt record

Political manipulation in data releases and a weakened data infrastructure are primary reasons for these delays, experts say

What is census?

The much-awaited decadal census didn't kick off last year due to the pandemic. And it is unlikely to happen this year too. But what is a census? Why do we need it?

Get on with Census

Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections

Three of 10 Indians watch online videos at least once a month: Ormax Report

OTT market now embraces 30% of Indian population, YoY growth is 20%

Giriraj Singh attacks AIDUF chief, proposes law for population control

Union Minister Giriraj Singh lashed out at the All India United Democratic Front (AIDUF) chief Badruddin Ajmal over his remarks asking Hindus to get their daughters married at the age of 18-20 years

Need strict laws to bring population under control, says Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said a law should be brought to control population in the country, adding China achieved economic progress by controlling its population

Mystery of the missing millions: Why UN projects higher India population

Its estimate of India's population by the end of the decade is 41 mn higher than TGPP's 1.47 billion

How has India's share in the world population changed since 1950?

India is set to take over China as the world's most populous country in a few months from now. Let us find out how India's share in the world population has changed since 1950

How has India's share in the world population changed since 1950?

India is set to take over China as the world's most populous country in a few months from now. Let us find out how India's share in the world population has changed since 1950

Statsguru: The next billion people will come from poorer nations

Lower fertility rates indicate that the addition of the next 1 billion will take 15 years

Something deficient in fiscal deficit

GDP alone isn't an adequate measure to calculate a safe level of budget deficit. Population also has to be worked into the method. It is just common sense

Watch this count: India's share in world population peaking, to cross China

According to the UN's projections, world population will cross nine billion in 2037 and by then, India's share of the total population would have crossed China's

Global population hits 8 bn: How it changes the world over next few decades

Much of the world's population growth has come in the last century as better living standards and health advancements extended life expectancy

With 177 mn, India largest contributor to global population milestone: UN

As the world population touched 8 billion on Tuesday, India was the largest contributor to the milestone, having added 177 million people, while China, whose contribution to the next billion in the global population is projected to be in the negative, the UN said. India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation by next year. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in a special graphic to mark the global population reaching eight billion, said Asia and Africa has driven much of this growth is expected to drive the next billion by 2037, while Europe's contribution will be negative due to declining population. The world added a billion people in the last 12 years. UNFPA said that as the world adds the next billion to its tally of inhabitants, China's contribution will be negative. India, the largest contributor to the 8 billion (177 million) will surpass China, which was the second largest contributor (73 million) and whose contribution to the next billion will be ...

Story in charts: World nears 8 bn mark, India must focus on human capital

In 2026, the age group of 25 and 29 will have the highest number of people, and in 2036, India's largest population group will be in the late 30s

No need for population control, says Owaisi on RSS chief's comments

There is no need for population control as the country has already achieved replacement rate, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Wednesday, reacting to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comment on population policy. In a tweet, Owaisi said, If Hindus & Muslims have same DNA then where's the imbalance?" There's no need for population control as we've already achieved replacement rate. The worry is an ageing population & unemployed youth who cannot support elderly. Muslims have sharpest decline in fertility rate. Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur today, Bhagwat said that India should have a population policy prepared after comprehensive thought and it should be applicable to all communities equally. The RSS chief said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored. Owaisi further said, For Mohan, it is Annual Day of Dog Whistles & Hate Speech. Fear-mongering over population imbalance has resulted in ...

RSS chief bats for comprehensive population policy for all communities

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said India should have a population policy prepared after comprehensive thought and be applicable to all communities equally. Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored. Population imbalances lead to changes in geographical boundaries, he said. The new population policy should be applicable to all communities equally to strike a balance, he said. There has to be a balance among the communities in this country, he added. Pointing out at China's One family one child policy, Bhagwat said, While we are trying to control the population, we should see what happened in China. That country went for the one child policy and now it is getting older. With 57 crore youth population in India, we will remain a young nation for next 30 years, Bhagwat said. However, what will happen to India after 50 years? Will we have enough food t