India's Population Projections and Global Demographic Trends
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Population | India's population is currently estimated at 1.45 billion. |
| Projected Peak | Population is expected to peak at 1.7 billion in the early 2060s. |
| Population Decline | A 12% decline is projected by 2100, reducing the population to around 1.5 billion. |
| Global Ranking | India surpassed China as the world's most populous nation in 2023 and will retain this status throughout the 21st century. |
| China's Population | China's population is projected to decline to 633 million by 2100 due to a low fertility rate of around one birth per woman. |
| Global Population | The global population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s before declining to 10.2 billion by 2100. |
| US and Pakistan | The United States, currently the third most populous country, will be surpassed by Pakistan by 2054. |
| Aging Population | By the late 2070s, the number of persons aged 65 and older will surpass the number of children under 18. |
| Early Pregnancies | In 2024, 4.7 million babies were born to mothers under 18, with 340,000 of these to children under 15. |
| Education & Health | Investing in education, especially for girls, and delaying marriage and childbirth are emphasized for sustainable development. |